Pussy Riot - A Punk Prayer

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Pussy Riot - A Punk Prayer

2013

1h 30m

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Three Russian women face a seven year prison term for a satirical performance in a Moscow cathedral.

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A closer look at the often ridiculous nature of injustice, Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer deftly showcases the ongoing fight against intolerance itself.

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Amy Taubin

Film Comment Magazine

A rousing portrait of courage and re-silience.

Aug 28, 2019

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Stephanie MacLellan

Toronto Star

If you're still getting up to speed on how these Russian balaclava-clad feminists became an international cause clbre, filmmakers Mike Lerner and Maxim Pozdorovkin offer an entertaining primer ...

Rated: 3/4

Feb 13, 2014

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Charlotte O'Sullivan

London Evening Standard

Documentaries, like thrillers, need charismatic leads. And a twist. This smart British project delivers on both fronts.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 5, 2013

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Ben Nicholson

CineVue

Can at times feel somewhat unkempt and unsubtle. It's a mightily compelling watch, however; a vivid depiction of a flailing Russian democracy and those trying to change it.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 26, 2019

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Brian D. Johnson

Maclean's Magazine

If you think you know about this feminist punk group from the media coverage of their trial, and Madonna's flashes of solidarity, that's not the half of it.

Feb 20, 2014

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Jordan Adler

We Got This Covered

Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer is a solid but unfortunately slight look at some of culture's most fascinating provocateurs.

Rated: 6/10

Feb 19, 2014

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nina m

The documentary focuses merely on the performance in the cathedral of christ the saviour and the trial Pussy Riot had to face afterwards - which is still very interesting, but leaves a lot of open questions on the background of russian politics and history.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

What an extremely bunch of brave women. Prison is hardly a holiday camp in Russia. Especially when you are an enemy of the state.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

A modern day story of feminist movement in Russia with political out cries laced with punk rock music. Locked away in prison for speaking their current national truths.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Audience Member

Nice documentary. Russians fighting for rights we, as Americans, take for granted and don't think anything about every day......

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

Following the feminist punk group Pussy Riot, this documentary shows their capture and conviction by the Russian government after a protest in a famed cathedral. Originally produced by Roast Beef Productions, and released on HBO, it has brought worldwide attention to the plight of the three women sent to prison for simply stating truths of their country, a place where freedom of speech is easily stifled. Read more at http://www.bluefairyblog.com/reviews/2015/7/21/pussy-riot-a-punk-prayer

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Audience Member

The subject matter greatly outweighs the quality of the documentary itself, ergo the mediocre rating.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Synopsis

Three Russian women face a seven year prison term for a satirical performance in a Moscow cathedral.

Director: Mike Lerner, Maxim Pozdorovkin
Producer: Mike Lerner, Maxim Pozdorovkin
Production Co: Roast Beef Productions
Genre: Documentary, Biography, Crime, Drama, Music
Original Language: Russian
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 11, 2017
Runtime: 1h 30m

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