Dreflix: Death of an Idealist

Death of an Idealist

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

2005

0h 49min

Top Billed Cast

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

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