Red Empire

A sober, archive-rich history lesson that moves through decades of upheaval with scholarly calm and quiet gravity.

Created by

Jill Marshall, Mike Dormer

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Siân Phillips

Overview

A thorough summarized history of the Soviet Union, from the socio-political origins for the Bolshevik Revolution of October 1917 to the near end of Mikhail Gorbachev's government, immediately prior to the downfall of "real communism" and the splitting of the USSR. Conducted by British historian Robert Conquest, narrative benefits from a careful research of archive footage and from recent interviews with mostly common who participated in the events.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Politics, power, corruption, identity

Content

Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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