Review of Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008) by Scott W — 28 Mar 2009

This is an interesting record of the media frenzy surrounding the Polanski trial.

This review of Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008) was written by Scott W on 28 Mar 2009.

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

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