Review of Unlocking the Cage (2016) by Debbie D — 18 Aug 2016

Excellent documentary... animals being treated no better and often worse than the criminal humans we imprison. Its time to fight for their rights; Set them fee.

This review of Unlocking the Cage (2016) was written by Debbie D on 18 Aug 2016.

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