Review of The Unknown Known (2013) by Justin J — 16 Apr 2014

A telling portrait of prevarication and self-satisfaction.

This review of The Unknown Known (2013) was written by Justin J on 16 Apr 2014.

The Unknown Known has generally received positive reviews.

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By Aaron C (1,257) on 23 Aug 2014

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By Jaro P (126) on 30 Aug 2014

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Not even Errol Morris' infamous Interrotron - a camera-rig that gazes right into the subject's freaking soul - can pierce an unyielding Donald…

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