The Oligarch in Exile

Documentary of the Week | Jan 17, 2020

Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney traces the rise and fall of Russian oligarch-turned-dissident Mikhail Khodorkovsky. The film plays like a thriller with dramatic twists and unsolved murders, delivering a compelling look into a complex country that sits at the center of world politics.

— Raphaela Neihausen and Thom Powers

For more information, click here to visit the film web site.

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