A Bitter Taste of Freedom

"Hers was a lonely voice, yet loud enough for the entire country to hear."

Dec 8 2011 N/A 1h 25m
Documentary, History

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.

Plot

In her quest to uncover the wrongdoings of the Russian authorities, Anna Politkovskaya inspired awe in some and fear in countless others. An investigative journalist for Moscow's liberal Novaya Gazeta, she was often the only spokesperson for victims of the Chechen War. Hers was a lonely voice, yet loud enough for the entire country to hear. It was too loud. 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.

Written by

Marina Goldovskaya, Daniel Levin

Directed by

Marina Goldovskaya

Production Countries

Sweden, United States of America, Russia

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins

Scores
# of Votes
115
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA