Frontline - S04E23: Comrades IV: The Trial of Tamara Russo

Name: Comrades IV: The Trial of Tamara Russo
Genre: Documentary, News
Released: 1986-07-22
Duration: 55 min

Jul 22, 1986Documentary, NewsSeason 4, Episode 23

Frontline examines the differences in Soviet and Western justice systems as it contrasts the lives of Tamara Russo, a 50-year-old hospital orderly on trial for theft in Soviet Moldavia, and Lyubov Bubulic, the female judge presiding over Russo's case.

Cast: Will Lyman, Judy Woodruff

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Frontline S04E23 Synopsis

Stream Frontline "Comrades IV: The Trial of Tamara Russo" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1986-07-22, this episode is part of Season 4 of Frontline. Featuring performances from Will Lyman, Judy Woodruff among the cast. As part of this Documentary and News series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Frontline examines the differences in Soviet and Western justice systems as it contrasts the lives of Tamara Russo, a 50-year-old hospital orderly on trial for theft in Soviet Moldavia, and Lyubov Bubulic, the female judge presiding over Russo's case...