Review of The Gatekeepers (2012) by Christopher D — 17 Oct 2014

This is a spellbinding film about key figures from Israel's security apparatus, the Mossad.

This review of The Gatekeepers (2012) was written by Christopher D on 17 Oct 2014.

The Gatekeepers has generally received very positive reviews.

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