Cold fear : gay life in Russia /
A hauntingly beautiful and powerful documentary that travels to the dark heart of Russia and gives an insight into the reality of life - particularly gay life - that's in stark contrast to the glitz of the Sochi winter Olympics. The programme tells how there's fear on all sides, with many...
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| Format: | Electronic Video |
| Language: | English |
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London, England :
British Broadcasting Corporation,
2014.
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| Summary: | A hauntingly beautiful and powerful documentary that travels to the dark heart of Russia and gives an insight into the reality of life - particularly gay life - that's in stark contrast to the glitz of the Sochi winter Olympics. The programme tells how there's fear on all sides, with many Russians equating gay behaviour with semi-demonic practices. They believe homosexuality is a lifestyle choice and see it as a direct attack on family values, even as a poison that is corrupting society and weakening Russia. On the other side, many gay Russians live in fear of direct intimidation, persecution and violence - and even murder. This film gives ordinary Russians a voice as it exposes a world of widespread repression and extreme violence: a world of cold fear. |
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| Item Description: | Title from resource description page (viewed January 11, 2017). |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (50 min.) |
| Playing Time: | 00:49:07 |
| Awards: | Nominated 2015 News & Documentary Emmy Awards, Outstanding Investigative Journalism - Long Form |
| Language: | In English. |