Review of The Unknown Known (2013) by Carley E — 30 Aug 2014

A perfect documentary -- an interview with Donald Rumsfeld who explains his blizzard of memos during his stent as Secretary of Defense under George W Bush.

This review of The Unknown Known (2013) was written by Carley E on 30 Aug 2014.

The Unknown Known has generally received positive reviews.

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