August 1991(2005)

August 1991 is a historical drama set during the Soviet military coup in Moscow. As tanks roll through the streets of Tallinn, Estonia's independence movement faces its darkest hour. The film follows the staff of ETV, the nation's only local television station, as they confront impossible choices about whether to broadcast truth or submit to authority. Caught between Soviet forces and their own conscience, these journalists must decide what they're willing to risk for their country's freedom. The film captures a pivotal moment when ordinary people became the last line of defense against tyranny, using their voices and cameras as weapons against oppression.