Review of The Birth of a Nation (2016) by Philip K — 08 Oct 2016

Powerful and skillfully done. Graphic, but not bludgeoning I highly recommend it.

This review of The Birth of a Nation (2016) was written by Philip K on 08 Oct 2016.

The Birth of a Nation has generally received positive reviews.

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