Review of World Trade Center (2006) by Danielle B — 19 Dec 2011

Extremely hard to sit through, but nonetheless a very well done film for a very fresh and sensitive subject.

This review of World Trade Center (2006) was written by Danielle B on 19 Dec 2011.

World Trade Center has generally received mixed reviews.

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