A Bitter Taste of Freedom 2011
"Hers was a lonely voice, yet loud enough for the entire country to hear."
Overview
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.
Director: Marina Goldovskaya
Cast
Anna Politkovskaya
Self
Mikhail Gorbachev
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Karinna Moskalenko
Self
Alla Bossart
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Dmitry Bykov
Sefl
Aleksandr Mnatsekanyan
Self
Yevgenia Albats
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Alexey Venediktov
Self