Review of Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) by Katie R — 21 Jul 2007

An interesting film about Australian aborigines; another example of whites forcing their ways on indigenous people.

This review of Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) was written by Katie R on 21 Jul 2007.

Rabbit-Proof Fence has generally received very positive reviews.

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