DocumentaryTV Movie

The Russian Newspaper Murders

Name: The Russian Newspaper Murders
Director: Paul Jenkins
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Released: 2004-04-01
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Leslie Woodhead

April 1, 2004

1h 0m

Documentary about the murders of six Russian journalists between 1995 and 2003 and the subsequent police investigation which some, including human rights lawyer Karen Nersisyan have seen as a cover up. The film also charts a Moscow newspaper's battle to maintain a critical voice in contemporary Russia. (Storyville)