
Welcome to Chechnya
A documentary by David France
2020
1h 47m
World premiere: Sundance Film Festival 2020
A harrowing exposé of the state-sanctioned persecution of LGBTQ+ individuals in Chechnya
Welcome to Chechnya is a searing documentary that follows a group of activists risking their lives to confront the ongoing anti-LGBTQ+ campaign in the Russian republic of Chechnya. Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker David France, the film provides an inside look at the brutal crackdown on LGBTQ+ individuals, capturing the stories of those who have suffered and the activists who work tirelessly to help them escape to safety.
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