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Russians at War Sees Release–and Deserves Your Consideration

by Pat Mullen
August 12, 2025
Essays/Features

Controversial documentary Russians at War finally reaches audiences via a self-release streaming website. Here's why you should see it.

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Russians at War Screens at TIFF

by Pat Mullen
September 18, 2024March 12, 2025
News/TIFF

Following its temporary pause, Russians at War had its North American premiere screenings at the Toronto International Film Festival.

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TIFF Pauses Screenings of Russians at War

by Pat Mullen
September 12, 2024October 7, 2024
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The Toronto International Film Festival pauses screenings of Russians at War one day prior to the North American premiere of the documentary.

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TVO Withdraws Support for Russians at War Ahead of TIFF Premiere

by Pat Mullen
September 11, 2024
Industry

TVO withdraws its support for the documentary Russians at War ahead of its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Decision could have grievous impact on doc filmmakers.

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Russians at War Tells an Anti-War Story from the Other Side

by Pat Mullen
September 8, 2024September 13, 2024
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Russians at War director Anastasia Trofimova talks about telling a portrait of the war in Ukraine through the lens of Russian soldiers on the front.

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