Review of The Tillman Story (2010) by Sylvia E — 17 Feb 2011

A heartbreaking story brilliantly told...

This review of The Tillman Story (2010) was written by Sylvia E on 17 Feb 2011.

The Tillman Story has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Ed F (209) on 07 Oct 2011

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By Kristina K (624) on 26 May 2012

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By Joe V (130) on 23 May 2012

Equally inspiring, infuriating, heartbreaking, and eye-opening. This movie is a perfect illustration of why I'm an anti-war uber liberal hippie freak…

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