Review of Standard Operating Procedure (2008) by Ben H — 22 Feb 2009

Another good one from errol morris. makes you feel all warm and fuzzy about our military.

This review of Standard Operating Procedure (2008) was written by Ben H on 22 Feb 2009.

Standard Operating Procedure has generally received positive reviews.

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