Review of Standard Operating Procedure (2008) by Todd F — 31 Jul 2009

Errol Morris documentaries are always great.

This review of Standard Operating Procedure (2008) was written by Todd F on 31 Jul 2009.

Standard Operating Procedure has generally received positive reviews.

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