Review of The Shock Doctrine (2009) by Leonardo - Malacay - S — 09 Mar 2013

Si eres amante de las conspiraciones este documental esta muy bien, creer o no creer tu eliges.

This review of The Shock Doctrine (2009) was written by Leonardo - Malacay - S on 09 Mar 2013.

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By Milo S (87) on 06 May 2011

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