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202138 minGdocumentary

Confrontation

202138 minGdocumentary

First-person accounts from security forces involved in the August 2020 protests are featured alongside exclusive operational footage.

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Kseniya Lebedeva

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First-person accounts from security forces involved in the August 2020 protests are featured alongside exclusive operational footage.

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Kseniya Lebedevadirector

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August 2020 marked a significant moment in the streets as protests erupted. "Confrontation" features firsthand accounts from security forces involved in managing these demonstrations. The ATN team gathered exclusive operational footage, providing insight into the events as they unfolded. The documentary runs for 38 minutes and captures the tension and challenges faced by those tasked with maintaining order during a turbulent period.

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