Why I Swam Upstream (2024)
Igor S. Kon was a prominent Soviet and Russian sociologist, psychologist, and educator. He pioneered sex education in the USSR, worked extensively with teenagers and queer people, and supported those affected by the HIV epidemic. Despite living through times of repression and censorship, Igor S. Kon never gave up his scientific and educational work, and defended the ideas of individual freedom, equality, and tolerance until his final days.
Director: Igor Sadreev
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date: September 12, 2024
Screenplay
Cinematography: Mikhail Orkin
Production: Narra
Country: Germany
Language: English, Pусский
Original Language: ru
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Why I Swam Upstream about?
- Igor S. Kon was a prominent Soviet and Russian sociologist, psychologist, and educator. He pioneered sex education in the USSR, worked extensively with teenagers and queer people, and supported those affected by the HIV epidemic. Despite living through times of repression and censorship, Igor S. Kon never gave up his scientific and educational work, and defended the ideas of individual freedom, equality, and tolerance until his final days.
- Who directed Why I Swam Upstream?
- Why I Swam Upstream was directed by Igor Sadreev.
- How long is Why I Swam Upstream?
- Why I Swam Upstream has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
- What genre is Why I Swam Upstream?
- Why I Swam Upstream is a Documentary film.
- Where was Why I Swam Upstream produced?
- Why I Swam Upstream was produced in Germany.