There were sequences in this series that left me speechless, spellbound, with more emotional punch than slickest creature feature or superhero movie that have just about crowded out all other types of low budget or thoughtful, meaningful pictures in the theaters of America.
Even though I grew up along with these events (born in the 50's) I have been sort of clueless as to what has been going on in the world all these years. Often, I've just gone along with the prevailing opinions, or opposing opinions because I consider myself to be a rebel. But, watching this series showed me history I had either ignored, been too busy to care about, or being misled by outright lies, well it was a real eye opener.
These filmmakers have gotten their hands on footage that was way too graphic for network TV, so most people never saw it as events developed. How often do Americans get to watch Russian TV? Putin with a big smile hiding that devil inside as he appears on TV daily, lying about everything, the people just lapping it up with tremendous applause?
Much of it is the work of dedicated and courageous reporters and cameramen and writers and publishers who often put their life on the line to get the truth out. A lot of them died in the process.
This series is all about courage. How important having courage is. Not being afraid to admit your mistakes and errors, being willing to change your mind if it becomes obvious you are wrong. How tyrants become who they are. And being willing to stand up and fight for what you believe in, even if it kills you.
It's the best historical drama I've ever seen.
Even though I grew up along with these events (born in the 50's) I have been sort of clueless as to what has been going on in the world all these years. Often, I've just gone along with the prevailing opinions, or opposing opinions because I consider myself to be a rebel. But, watching this series showed me history I had either ignored, been too busy to care about, or being misled by outright lies, well it was a real eye opener.
These filmmakers have gotten their hands on footage that was way too graphic for network TV, so most people never saw it as events developed. How often do Americans get to watch Russian TV? Putin with a big smile hiding that devil inside as he appears on TV daily, lying about everything, the people just lapping it up with tremendous applause?
Much of it is the work of dedicated and courageous reporters and cameramen and writers and publishers who often put their life on the line to get the truth out. A lot of them died in the process.
This series is all about courage. How important having courage is. Not being afraid to admit your mistakes and errors, being willing to change your mind if it becomes obvious you are wrong. How tyrants become who they are. And being willing to stand up and fight for what you believe in, even if it kills you.
It's the best historical drama I've ever seen.