‘Battle in Seattle’ movie review: intense re-enactment of the ’99 WTO riots
Stuart Townsend’s Battle in Seattle is a surprisingly effective little piece of propaganda
March 18, 2009
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Stuart Townsend’s Battle in Seattle is a surprisingly effective little piece of propaganda
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