The Lonely Battle of Thomas Reid

The Lonely Battle of Thomas Reid

2017•1h 25m•8.6/10

Documentary

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8.6/10(5)

The story of Irish farmer Thomas Reid who, for years, has been locked in a grueling battle with his neighbor - U.S. microchip manufacturer Intel who want to expand into Reid’s land.

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