Review of Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008) by James Greenberg for The Hollywood Reporter — 11 Nov 2015

Engrossing and well-researched documentary.

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This review of Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008) was written by James Greenberg and published by The Hollywood Reporter on 11 Nov 2015.

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired has generally received positive reviews.

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