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Monday, September 18, 2017

Angelina Jolie’s ‘First They Killed My Father’ is heart-wrenching portrayal of historical violence

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“First They Killed My Father” is difficult to watch, and because of the complexity of its storytelling, difficult to interpret. But it is an unforgettable retelling of history through a personal lens.
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