This docudrama looks at Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union, and his encounters with the Nazis, Churchill and Roosevelt and their impact on World War II. Includes documentary footage, dramatic reconstruction and interviews.
Provides an account of the Great Terror, which raged in the Soviet Union between 1936 and 1938, during which General Secretary Joseph Stalin ordered the executions of thousands of people who opposed his policies.
Analyzes the meaning and impact of the "Great Terror" that took place in the Soviet Union in the late 1930s, a period presided over by Stalin and characterized by the arrests and executions of people ranging from high Communist Party officials to ordinary citizens.
Provides historical background on Stalin's purges and explores controversies surrounding the purges. It offers first hand accounts from those who experienced the effects of Stalin's purges.
