Review of Why We Fight (2005) by Zun-Jay H — 04 Sep 2007

Some seriously good information for the documentary inclined. Yet another film that makes me want to leave the USA screaming...

This review of Why We Fight (2005) was written by Zun-Jay H on 04 Sep 2007.

Why We Fight has generally received very positive reviews.

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