Review of The Power of One (1992) by Zbigniew Z — 30 Nov 2011

One great movie...is a shame is not getting the love it deserves.

This review of The Power of One (1992) was written by Zbigniew Z on 30 Nov 2011.

The Power of One has generally received positive reviews.

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