A Film by Lise Birk Pedersen. Nashi is an increasingly popular political youth organization with direct ties to the Kremlin. Officially, its goal is to support the current political system by creating a future elite among the brightest and most loyal Russian teenagers. But the organization also works to prevent the political opposition from spreading their views among young people. During her time as Nashi’s political leader, Masha is exposed to people with other political views - including the journalist Oleg Khasin, with whom she debates on television. Although they passionately disagree, Masha and Oleg surprise all their respective friends by becoming close friends. Masha’s new acquaintances soon get her in trouble with Nashi, and eventually, she loses her bid for re-election to a candidate whose program is called “fighting the enemies of Russia.” Moreover, when “unknown perpetrators” attack Oleg Kashin, she starts questioning her role in the Nashi movement - and realizes that she finally needs to make a stand. In Russian with English subtitles. 2011. 85 mins. For screening times (April 5-14) please visit timeandspace.org or call 518-822-8448.