Review of The Island President (2012) by Jessica P — 24 Nov 2012

An exceptional movie about an exceptional human being and an exceptional circumstance (climate change). Please watch this movie.

This review of The Island President (2012) was written by Jessica P on 24 Nov 2012.

The Island President has generally received positive reviews.

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