Review of West of Memphis (2012) by Deidre W — 29 Sep 2013

Just as good as Paradise Lost. Very interesting... provokes lots of emotions, sadness, disbelief, heartbreak, anger.

This review of West of Memphis (2012) was written by Deidre W on 29 Sep 2013.

West of Memphis has generally received very positive reviews.

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