Review of Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) by Jason L — 24 Aug 2007

A very good movie. It makes you think about how the native people of a country in this case Australia are effected by those who are not.

This review of Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) was written by Jason L on 24 Aug 2007.

Rabbit-Proof Fence has generally received very positive reviews.

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