Crying Sun: The Impact of War in the Mountains of Chechnya (2007)

Chechnya has been deeply scarred by years of fighting between separatists and Russian federal forces. "Crying Sun" is the story of Zumsoy, a village torn apart by war. It gives a voice to the people who are struggling to preserve their identity amidst such violence and suffering. The film calls on local and federal authorities to investigate human rights abuses and help villagers return to their ancestral homes and rebuild their lives.