Crowdsourcing 'Malaysia 370'

IN Media Watch Briefs | 24/05/2014

Funds are being raised for a film being made on the missing MH370. Those who are determined to understand the disappearance of the plane are asking people to contribute for a film titled "Malaysia 370" which will be based on the actual events of the lost flight and the most popular theories put forth by the people most affected by the mysterious tragedy. The script of the movie is available on www.370film.com

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