Review of The Normal Heart (2014) by Redd Z — 26 May 2014

Saw this on HBO. Amazing just how the government just ignored this epidemic....not surprising as the Holocaust was likewise ignored .

This review of The Normal Heart (2014) was written by Redd Z on 26 May 2014.

The Normal Heart has generally received very positive reviews.

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