Review of Shattered Glass (2003) by Doug M — 13 Dec 2007

A great procedural about an actual journalism scandal. If you're in the news business, this is required viewing.

This review of Shattered Glass (2003) was written by Doug M on 13 Dec 2007.

Shattered Glass has generally received positive reviews.

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