Review of Silent Running (1972) by Oscar C — 03 Jan 2008

Moving, provocative, and predicting mankind's gradual ecological neglect. The ship was called Valley Forge, tho, and I have since used this as a euphemism.

This review of Silent Running (1972) was written by Oscar C on 03 Jan 2008.

Silent Running has generally received positive reviews.

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