
Pornography: Addictive, Progressive and Deadly
1994-04-07 · 46 min · Not rated
Dr. James Dobson discusses how dangerous pornography is, and how it can be a trap for many people. He has also interviewed Ted Bundy, the serial rapist and killer who was influenced by pornography.
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- Directors
- Edward W. Flanagan
- Production companies
- Focus on the Family Films, Word, Inc.
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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James C. DobsonHimself
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