The Exile Diaries: A Cautionary Tale for a Global Press Freedom Crisis As I watched Julia Loktev's documentary "My Undesirable Friends: Part 2 — Exile" at the Venice Film Festival, I felt a sense of déjà vu.
The story of Russian journalists fleeing their homeland in the face of persecution echoes through time and space, resonating with audiences on both sides of the Atlantic.
The film chronicles press freedom's demise in Russia, a shocking exposé of Putin's regime that also serves as a warning bell for democratic nations like the United States.