Intergenerational trauma, racism, family dysfunction, alcoholism, spousal abuse, child abuse, rape, gangs, ... what social problem does this film not tackle? Intense, powerful, complex, tragic and even manages to provide room for a glimmer of hope.
This review of Once Were Warriors (1994) was written by Simon D on 25 Oct 2007.
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