Review of Tsotsi (2005) by Pierre Et Donné Q — 28 Sep 2007

Magnificent...most people in Mzansi got to see the pirated version and the real version of the movie...

This review of Tsotsi (2005) was written by Pierre Et Donné Q on 28 Sep 2007.

Tsotsi has generally received positive reviews.

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