My Undesirable Friends: Part I – Last Air in Moscow

Program includes two 10-minute intermissions.

My Undesirable Friends is a cinéma vérité documentary providing access into the lives of independent Russian journalists as they fight for their country, their freedom of speech, their humanity, and their lives. In the spirit of Navalny (2022) and Russia 1985-1999: TraumaZone (2022), My Undesirable Friends documents the lived experiences of real human beings as their lives and their work collide with the increasingly violent and despotic Russian Federation. Sprawling in scope and intimate in accessibility, the film succeeds in capturing the turmoil and the hope of those who fight against propaganda and cultural amnesia in their attempt to hold a federal government accountable to its myriad blatant human rights violations. This is a film that must be seen for its tender vulnerability, for its vital insight into Russia’s brutality, and for its inspiring subjects who encourage us all to carry on the work of speaking truth to power. Don’t be intimidated by its runtime, My Undesirable Friends will leave you wanting more.