Review of Trouble the Water (2008) by Chelsea F — 15 May 2009

Want to know ALL the facts about Katrina? Watch this film. It was really sad/well done.

This review of Trouble the Water (2008) was written by Chelsea F on 15 May 2009.

Trouble the Water has generally received very positive reviews.

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