Review of The Road to Guantanamo (2006) by Adam L — 12 Jun 2008

A great documentary which I saw at the Roskilde Festival in 2006. Very nicely put together.

This review of The Road to Guantanamo (2006) was written by Adam L on 12 Jun 2008.

The Road to Guantanamo has generally received positive reviews.

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