Black Snow

A Siberian mother's uncovering of a coal scandal thrusts her into conflict with Russian authorities, sparking a perilous quest for truth and justice.

When an abandoned mine catches fire beneath her hometown in remote Siberia, Natalia Zubkova, a formidable mother-of-three-turned-citizen journalist, steps up to aid her community. However, as her videos of the town’s toxic living conditions gain traction online, Natalia becomes the target of a ruthless government propaganda campaign. Undeterred, she bravely delves deeper into the scandal, unearthing a labyrinth of corruption. Filmmaker Alina Simone chronicles Natalia’s journey – amidst persistent police surveillance – laying bare the personal sacrifices and perils Natalia endures in the pursuit of environmental justice and accountability, and the insidious tactics employed by those in authority. Against the backdrop of an ever-encroaching totalitarian regime, Black Snow is a revelatory account of the human toll of big industry.