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Pussy Riot - A Punk Prayer

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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 08/28/2019
A rousing portrait of courage and re-silience. Go to Full Review
Stephanie MacLellan Toronto Star 02/13/2014
3/4
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 ... Go to Full Review
Charlotte O'Sullivan London Evening Standard 07/05/2013
4/5
Documentaries, like thrillers, need charismatic leads. And a twist. This smart British project delivers on both fronts. Go to Full Review
Ben Nicholson CineVue 02/26/2019
4/5
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. Go to Full Review
Brian D. Johnson Maclean's Magazine 02/20/2014
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. Go to Full Review
Jordan Adler We Got This Covered 02/19/2014
6/10
Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer is a solid but unfortunately slight look at some of culture's most fascinating provocateurs. Go to Full Review
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12/18/2016 What an extremely bunch of brave women. Prison is hardly a holiday camp in Russia. Especially when you are an enemy of the state. See more 03/02/2016 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. See more 11/07/2015 Nice documentary. Russians fighting for rights we, as Americans, take for granted and don't think anything about every day...... See more 07/21/2015 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 See more 07/20/2015 The subject matter greatly outweighs the quality of the documentary itself, ergo the mediocre rating. See more 07/13/2015 It could use a bit more explication on the Russian legal system. That aside, this is a solid documentary delivered from what seems to be a fairly objective perspective. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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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