The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Directed by Francis Lawrence (Review)

Reviewed by Angelica Walker-Werth

Starring Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, and Viola Davis
Distributed by Lionsgate Films
Running time: 158 minutes
Rated PG-13 for strong violent content and disturbing material.
Author’s note: This review contains spoilers.

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