Review of The Bang Bang Club (2011) by Michelle R — 21 Apr 2013

Amazing film!!! Loved it so much, such a great snapshot of an important time.

This review of The Bang Bang Club (2011) was written by Michelle R on 21 Apr 2013.

The Bang Bang Club has generally received mixed reviews.

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