Review of The Act of Killing (2012) by Otto L — 04 Jun 2017

One of the best documentaries - and movies - of all time.

This review of The Act of Killing (2012) was written by Otto L on 04 Jun 2017.

The Act of Killing has generally received very positive reviews.

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