Death of an Idealist

Name: Death of an Idealist
Director: Rodrigo Vazquez
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2005-01-01
Cast: Rachel Corrie, Paul McGann, Cindy Corrie, Craig Corrie

2005 · 49 min · Documentary

Rachel Corrie was aged 23 when she was killed by an Israeli Army bulldozer.

Directed by Rodrigo Vazquez

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Rachel Corrie Self (archive footage)
Paul McGann Narrator
Cindy Corrie Self
Craig Corrie Self

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2h 19m together

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