Review of Shotgun Stories (2007) by Mihai M — 29 Aug 2015

Soulful, gorgeous-looking movie about a redneck feud.

This review of Shotgun Stories (2007) was written by Mihai M on 29 Aug 2015.

Shotgun Stories has generally received positive reviews.

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