Welcome to Chechnya
Documentary · 2020
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Documentary · 2020
Welcome to Chechnya
This powerful documentary shines a light on the brave activists risking everything to save LGBTQ+ people from persecution in Chechnya.
David France's impactful 2020 documentary, "Welcome to Chechnya," exposes the brutal state-sponsored persecution of LGBTQ+ individuals in the Chechen Republic. The film follows a network of activists working tirelessly to evacuate and shelter those targeted by the government's violent anti-gay purges. Using innovative facial replacement technology to protect their identities, the documentary offers a harrowing and intimate look at the dangers faced by queer Chechens and the extraordinary courage of those who aid their escape.
- Director / creators
- David France
- Country
- United States
- Languages
- en