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.