Review of Standard Operating Procedure (2013) by Richard B — 23 Aug 2008

Morris reveals the disturbing nature of events in Abu Ghraib. Disliked the melodramatic score and the many reconstructions.

This review of Standard Operating Procedure (2013) was written by Richard B on 23 Aug 2008.

Standard Operating Procedure has generally received positive reviews.

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