The Life of Adam
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An independent group of journalists examine the official accounts and media reports of the Newtown shooter, Adam Lanza and discover fallacies, contradictions and endless anomalies. Independent, and thoughtful documentary delves into some of the inconsistencies existing within media accounts and official reports relating to Adam Lanza, the purported killer of 26 school children and adults at Sandy Hook Elementary.
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2015-12-28
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