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Blood Brother
Blood Brother

Blood Brother

We all need love.

Genres

Documentary

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Rocky Braat went to India as a disillusioned American tourist. When he met a group of children with HIV/AIDS, he decided to stay. He never could have imagined the obstacles he would face. Or the love he would find.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

92 mins

Rating

6.9/10

Release Date

20 January 2013

Country

United States of America

Cast

Rocky Braat

Rocky Braat

Himself

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