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Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer

Synopsis
PUSSY RIOT: A PUNK PRAYER is a documentary about the Russian punk rock group and feminist collective. In February 2012 three members of band performed at Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Saviour where they were later arrested for hooliganism motivated by religious hatred. This documentary follows the story of Nadia, Masha and Katia and their lives from protestors to prisoners.
Language
English
Country
United States
Year of release
2013
Subjects
Politics & government; Women’s studies
Keywords
feminism; protest demonstrations; punk; religious belief and practice; Russia; Trials

Credits

Director
Maxim Pozdorovkin; Mike Lerner
Contributor
Andrey Tolokonnikov; Mariya Alyokhina; Nadezhda Tolokonnikova

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£12.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
88 minutes
Year
2013

Production Company

Name

HBO

Distributor

Name

Fusion Media Sales

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0203 3555 280
Fax
020 77346 946
Address
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