Review of Unlocking the Cage (2016) by Kenneth L — 12 Sep 2016

Heartwarmimg film that everyone should see.

This review of Unlocking the Cage (2016) was written by Kenneth L on 12 Sep 2016.

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Review of Unlocking the Cage (2016) by Kenneth L — 12 Sep 2016

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Excellent documentary. I am so grateful to the filmmaker for bringing long overdue attention to this topic…

The film will surely have its own role to play in the arena that perhaps counts most: the court of public opinion…

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