Review of Shattered Glass (2003) by Monica A — 12 Aug 2007

I first watched this movie in my high school journalism class. It's so riveting just to watch the painful downfall of such a promising young journalist.

This review of Shattered Glass (2003) was written by Monica A on 12 Aug 2007.

Shattered Glass has generally received positive reviews.

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