Review of Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) by Rafael J — 27 Apr 2008

Very moving movie about a true story, in which 3 kidnapped Aboriginal children walked 1500 miles back home.

This review of Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) was written by Rafael J on 27 Apr 2008.

Rabbit-Proof Fence has generally received very positive reviews.

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