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Almost Holy (2015)

Movie ★ 7.0 96 min

Documentary Drama

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Ukraine's social and political institutions faced massive change, including an increasingly corrupt government and crippled infrastructure. A number of the nation's youth wound up homeless and addicted to a lethal cocktail of injected cold medicine and alcohol. In the early 2000s a pastor from Mariupol named Gennadiy Mokhnenko took up the fight against child homelessness by forcibly abducting street kids and bringing them to his Pilgrim Republic rehabilitation center—the largest organization of its kind in the former Soviet Union. Gennadiy's ongoing efforts and unabashedly tough love approach to his city's problems has made him a folk hero for some, and a lawless vigilante to others. Despite criticism, Gennadiy is determined to continue his work.

Steve Hoover Writer Steve Hoover Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 16, 2015
Runtime
96 min
Box office
$23,957
IMDb
tt3080844
Studio
Animal

Cast

Gennadiy Mokhnenko

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Frequently asked questions

What is Almost Holy about?
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Ukraine's social and political institutions faced massive change, including an increasingly corrupt government and crippled infrastructure. A number of the nation's youth wound up homeless and addicted to a lethal cocktail of injected cold medicine and alcohol. In the early 2000s a pastor from Mariupol named Gennadiy Mokhnenko took up the fight against child homelessness by forcibly abducting street kids and bringing them to his Pilgrim Republic rehabilitation center—the largest organization of its kind in the former Soviet Union. Gennadiy's ongoing efforts and unabashedly tough love approach to his city's problems has made him a folk hero for some, and a lawless vigilante to others. Despite criticism, Gennadiy is determined to continue his work.
Who directed Almost Holy?
Almost Holy was directed by Steve Hoover.
Who stars in Almost Holy?
Almost Holy stars Gennadiy Mokhnenko.
When was Almost Holy released?
Almost Holy is a 2015 documentary, drama film.
Where can I watch Almost Holy?
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