Review of Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008) by Eugene K — 29 Mar 2009

Excellent documentary about the Polanski case; I had no idea it was such a complicated case before I watched this.

This review of Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008) was written by Eugene K on 29 Mar 2009.

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

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