Review of The House I Live In (2012) by Fabulous H — 04 Mar 2014

Incredible, moving documentary about the War on Crime and its devastating effects.

This review of The House I Live In (2012) was written by Fabulous H on 04 Mar 2014.

The House I Live In has generally received very positive reviews.

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