They Hate Me in Vain
Igor Kochetkov and Masha Gessen address the violence faced by LGBT activists in Russia and the risks of living openly in a repressive environment.
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Igor Kochetkov and Masha Gessen address the violence faced by LGBT activists in Russia and the risks of living openly in a repressive environment.
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Igor Kochetkov and Masha Gessen speak about their lives as LGBT activists in Russia. They describe the hostility and violence faced by the queer community. Organized homophobic groups engage in outing, shaming, and physical assaults. The film features longform interviews that detail the challenges of living openly in a country where acceptance is rare. It presents the experiences of individuals confronting threats in contemporary Russian society. Directed by Yulia Matsiy, "They Hate Me in Vain" runs for 66 minutes.
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