Review of When We Were Kings (1996) by Gavin O — 13 Jan 2008

A bloody good Documovery. Ali! Cum ba yeh! (however they spell it).

This review of When We Were Kings (1996) was written by Gavin O on 13 Jan 2008.

When We Were Kings has generally received very positive reviews.

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