Review of Standard Operating Procedure (2013) by Ben B — 13 Jul 2009

Another powerful film by errol morris on abu ghraib from the vilified soldier's pov.

This review of Standard Operating Procedure (2013) was written by Ben B on 13 July 2009.

Standard Operating Procedure has generally received positive reviews.

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