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202489 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Whistle Blowers Authoritarianism

Antidote

202489 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

In Moscow, whistleblowers and activists risk severe repercussions as they confront the lethal actions of Vladimir Putin's regime in their pursuit of justice.

Whistle Blowers Authoritarianism

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In Moscow, whistleblowers and activists risk severe repercussions as they confront the lethal actions of Vladimir Putin's regime in their pursuit of justice.

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James Jones

James Jonesdirector

Joanna Pottsdirector

Christo Grozev

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Andrew Ruhemanncast

John Driscollcast

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In Moscow, whistleblowers and activists confront the lethal actions of Vladimir Putin's regime. They face severe repercussions for their commitment to truth and justice. The documentary follows their urgent stories, detailing the risks involved in opposing a powerful government. Through interviews and firsthand accounts, these individuals reveal the dangers they encounter while pursuing accountability. Directed by Joanna Potts, Antidote runs for 89 minutes and features English, Bulgarian, German, and Russian languages.

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