DESCRIPTION:
"A Very Russian Coup. August 19, 1991"
"Turning Points of History" series
Documentary film (1998)

Documents in detail the attempt of Soviet military leaders to seize control of the government in August of 1991, marking a turning point in world history and resulting in the dissolution of the Communist Party.

produced by Maya Toidze
directed by Alex Ivankine
written by Alex Ivankine and Tom Perlmutter
narrated by Cedric Smith
edited by Tim Toidze