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A Bitter Taste of Freedom

A Bitter Taste of Freedom

# Hers was a lonely voice, yet loud enough for the entire country to hear.
Documentary
📜 Overview: In her quest to uncover the wrongdoings of the Russian authorities, Anna Politkovskaya inspired awe in some and fear in countless others. At age 48 she was assassinated for simply doing her job. This documentary is based on Anna's conversations with filmmaker Marina Goldovskaya, Anna's former university professor and personal friend. Shot over a period of 20 years, this exclusive footage creates an incredible story of a woman who consciously gave her life for her convictions.
🌏 Languages Available: English , Russian
📆 Date Released: 2011-03-10
⌚ Running Time: 85 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.3

Beloved Cast

Mikhail Gorbachev original image
Mikhail Gorbachev
Anna Politkovskaya original image
Anna Politkovskaya
Karinna Moskalenko original image
Karinna Moskalenko
Alla Bossart original image
Alla Bossart

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