Speaking Our Peace

Name: Speaking Our Peace
Director: Bonnie Sherr Klein
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1985-01-01
Rating: 10.0
Cast: Margot Kidder

1985 · ★ 10.0 · Documentary

Women peace activists speak out.

Directed by Bonnie Sherr Klein · Written by Terre Nash

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