Review of Trouble the Water (2008) by Aivilo S — 01 Jul 2010

Heartbreaking with some heartwarming moments in the midst of a tragedy. It makes you reexamine how Katrina was handled.

This review of Trouble the Water (2008) was written by Aivilo S on 01 Jul 2010.

Trouble the Water has generally received very positive reviews.

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