Review of Secret Honor (1984) by Shawn M — 29 Nov 2008

An inspired, but completely unnecessary, diagnosis of our most tortured, Shakespearean president.

This review of Secret Honor (1984) was written by Shawn M on 29 Nov 2008.

Secret Honor has generally received positive reviews.

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