Double Exposure Film Festival 2021

WELCOME TO CHECHNYA: INSIDE THE RUSSIAN REPUBLIC'S DEADLY WAR ON GAYS

Expired October 19, 2020 3:59 AM
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A pre-recorded, post screening discussion with filmmaker David France and producer Askold Kurov, moderated by David Scott, will be available in addition to the film.

Welcome to Chechnya shadows a group of brave activists risking their lives to confront the ongoing anti-LGBTQ campaign in the Russian republic of Chechnya. With unfettered access and a commitment to protecting anonymity, this documentary from Academy nominated filmmaker, David France, exposes these underreported atrocities, while highlighting an extraordinary group of people confronting deadly brutality.

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    107 minutes
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    David France
  • Screenwriter
    David France, Tyler H. Walk
  • Producer
    Alice Henty, Joy A. Tomchin, Askold Kurov, David France
  • Executive Producer
    Joy A. Tomchin, Neal Baer, Kevin Jennings, Masha Gessen, Jonathan Logan, Jess Search, Lekha Singh, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Alan Getz, Justin Mikita, Stan Tomchin, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller
  • Co-Producer
    Igor Myakotin, Tyler H. Walk
  • Cinematographer
    Askold Kurov, Derek Wiesehahn
  • Editor
    Tyler H. Walk
  • Music
    Evgueni Galperine, Sacha Galperine