Review of Waste Land (2010) by Barnaby G — 02 Dec 2012

Very interesting documentary highlighting the poverty in Brazil.

This review of Waste Land (2010) was written by Barnaby G on 02 Dec 2012.

Waste Land has generally received very positive reviews.

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