The Russian Winter (2012)
The Russian Winter is a film about journeys. It's a film about Grammy nominated musician John Forte's journey from one of Brooklyn's most dangerous neighborhoods to the country's most prestigious, elite boarding school to federal prison where his fourteen year sentence for drug transporting was cut in half, incredibly commuted by George W. Bush. The Russian Winter is a film about the journey from rapidly changing Moscow into the vast interiors of Russia. It's a film about John Forte's determination to have his music heard. It's a film about cultural exchange, self-reflection, fatigue and success. The Russian Winter is about the unlikely journey from a prison cell to the planet's second largest continent. It's about confinement and freedom, and finding one's footing as paradigms shift.
Cast
- Natasha Bedingfield - Herself
- Patrick Firth - Himself
- John Forte - Himself
- Viktor Logachev - Himself
- Petra Němcová - Herself
- Alina Orlova - Herself
- Raekwon - Himself
- Brian Satz - Himself
- Corey Smyth - Himself
- Ryan Vaughn - Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Russian Winter about?
- The Russian Winter is a film about journeys. It's a film about Grammy nominated musician John Forte's journey from one of Brooklyn's most dangerous neighborhoods to the country's most prestigious, elite boarding school to federal prison where his fourteen year sentence for drug transporting was cut in half, incredibly commuted by George W. Bush. The Russian Winter is a film about the journey from rapidly changing Moscow into the vast interiors of Russia. It's a film about John Forte's determination to have his music heard. It's a film about cultural exchange, self-reflection, fatigue and success. The Russian Winter is about the unlikely journey from a prison cell to the planet's second largest continent. It's about confinement and freedom, and finding one's footing as paradigms shift.
- Who directed The Russian Winter?
- The Russian Winter was directed by Petter Ringbom.
- Who stars in The Russian Winter?
- The Russian Winter stars Natasha Bedingfield, Patrick Firth, John Forte, Viktor Logachev, Petra Němcová, Alina Orlova.
- How long is The Russian Winter?
- The Russian Winter has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is The Russian Winter?
- The Russian Winter is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Russian Winter produced?
- The Russian Winter was produced in United States of America, Russia.