Russians At War

• ‘Russians at War’ producers threaten TVO with legal action for pulling film

  A letter addressed to TVO's board and management demands that the network immediately reinstate its commitment to air the controversial documentary or face 'legal remedies.'

  Entertainment

  Sep 19, 2024
  
• TIFF screening controversial doc ‘Russians at War’ again

  The Toronto International Film Festival plans to screen the controversial documentary "Russians at War" today after postponing last week's showings.

  Entertainment

  Sep 17, 2024
  
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• TIFF suspends ‘Russians At War’ screenings due to ‘significant threats’

  The announcement came a day after TIFF stood by the film, which is helmed by a Russian-Canadian director and received Canadian public funding, amid growing backlash.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2024
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• TIFF stands by ‘Russians at War’ doc after TVO pulls support amid outcry

  The festival defended its inclusion and screening of the documentary on free speech grounds, after documentary filmmakers expressed outrage over TVO's decision.

  Entertainment

  Sep 11, 2024
• Freeland blasts Canadian funds going to ‘Russians at War’ doc: ‘Not right’

  The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is holding a protest outside Tuesday afternoon's screening at TIFF after festival organizers declined calls to pull the film.

  Canada

  Sep 10, 2024
• ‘Russians at War’ documentary at TIFF sparks backlash over Canadian funding

  The film, 'Russians at War,' was helmed by a Russian-Canadian director and purports to show Russian soldiers on the front lines in Ukraine grappling with the war.

  World

  Sep 9, 2024