Stalin: The Red God

Filmed in both Russia and Georgia, this account of Soviet ruler Joseph Stalin explores the strategies he employed to consolidate power around himself and, even as his transformation of the nation was marked by ruthless brutality, obtain not just popularity but adulation. Stunning archival materials and insightful commentary mix with eyewitness accounts and expert reconstructions to create a powerful portrait of a dictator's reign. 61 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.