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In Canada and much of the west, it's easy to pat ourselves on the back regarding the advances made in the pursuit of equal rights for the LGBTQ2+ community. A WORM IN THE HEART follows queer Irish filmmaker Paul Rice and his boyfriend Liam, as they go under-cover, armed only with two cameras, to meet with the many heroic members of the LGBTQ2+ community in Russia who risk their lives living authentically under oppressive laws and prejudices.

Shot in six cities along the Trans-Siberian railway and utilizing intimate interviews about current Russian life, this documentary features deeply personal and moving accounts from activists and non-activists alike. A never before seen collection of emotionally driven stories captured on their journey that poignantly document the current state of the Russian LGBTQ2+ community.
  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    72 minutes
  • Language
    Russian, English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    Alberta
  • Note
    English Subtitles
  • Director
    Paul Rice
  • Screenwriter
    Paul Rice
  • Producer
    Paul Rice, Sasha White
  • Executive Producer
    Liam Jackson Montgomery, Hilary Coate
  • Cast
    Liam Jackson Montgomery, Igor Kocketkov, Peter Tatchell, Yael Demedetskaya
  • Cinematographer
    Paul Rice
  • Editor
    Leah Turner
  • Music
    Jack Colleran