Review of Rescue Dawn (2007) by Jim Lane for Sacramento News & Review — 07 Aug 2007

...a memorable, if grueling, experience...

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This review of Rescue Dawn (2007) was written by Jim Lane and published by Sacramento News & Review on 07 Aug 2007.

Rescue Dawn has generally received positive reviews.

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