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Journal of Religion & Film, Vol: 8, Issue: 3
2004
  • 0
    Citations
  • 47,042
    Usage
  • 44
    Captures
  • 5
    Mentions
  • 1
    Social Media
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  • Usage
    47,042
  • Captures
    44
  • Mentions
    5
    • References
      4
      • Wikipedia
        4
    • News Mentions
      1
      • News
        1
  • Social Media
    1
    • Shares, Likes & Comments
      1
      • Facebook
        1

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