Why I Swam Upstream

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 12, 2024

Original language

Russian

Spoken languages

English, Russian

Countries

Germany

Production

Narra

Cast

Igor Kon

Director

Igor Sadreev

Writer

Igor Sadreev,Alexander Urzhanov

Producer

Irina Kolmykova,Galina Timchenko,Ivan Kolpakov

Cinematography

Mikhail Orkin

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

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