Review of Shotgun Stories (2007) by Adam K — 27 Mar 2009

If you like David Gordon Green's work, this is a great taste of that. Beautiful, sober, and contemplative. Rural conflict which really struck home.

This review of Shotgun Stories (2007) was written by Adam K on 27 Mar 2009.

Shotgun Stories has generally received positive reviews.

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Review of Shotgun Stories (2007) by Adam K — 27 Mar 2009

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