Review of The Birth of a Nation (2016) by Scott R — 22 Apr 2017

Better than 12 Years A Slave & it was awesome!

This review of The Birth of a Nation (2016) was written by Scott R on 22 Apr 2017.

The Birth of a Nation has generally received positive reviews.

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