Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer

Overview

Pussy Riot’s brightly coloured balaclavas and arrest for ‘hooliganism’ after a protest performance at a Russian cathedral instantly made them international news. Over a year has passed since Pussy Riot’s protest against Putin’s ‘excessive nationalism’ but the band members continue to make headlines.

This documentary follows the band since their formation in 2011 and features footage of the three founding members during their trial. More than that, it demonstrates how Pussy Riot’s actions visibly shook the establishment of Russia, and how their incarceration prompted a sweeping global response.

If you missed seeing this enthralling film at MIFF this year, here is your chance. Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer will be screening exclusively at Cinema Nova. Time to embrace your inner Riot Grrl and stick it to the man.