Review of Peepli Live (2010) by Mansi A — 25 Apr 2011

CrÃtica feroz ao papel do jornalismo na atualidade. IndicaÃ§Ã£o da Ã?ndia ao Ã"scar de Filme Estrangeiro.

This review of Peepli Live (2010) was written by Mansi A on 25 Apr 2011.

Peepli Live has generally received positive reviews.

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