Documentary film maker Adam Curtiss has come out with his latest opus, Traumazone. It’s dives into the decline of the Soviet Union and emerging Russia from 1985-99.

fascinating stuff. Makes the current geopolitical crises all the more tragic. A 7 part series with no narration from Curtiss this time. Going full Eisenstein on this one.

Here’s Part 1



Again, it’s long, nuanced and highlight the contradictions of that period of time. Definitely not for you Jeff. See? I got your back buddy.