Review of The Road to Guantanamo (2006) by Geewah — 24 Jan 2021

This part doco, part dramatisation is a compelling story about being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

This review of The Road to Guantanamo (2006) was written by Geewah on 24 Jan 2021.

The Road to Guantanamo has generally received positive reviews.

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