Friday, April 24 at 7:30 pm

Mr. Nobody Against Putin (2025)

2026 Academy Award Winner for Best Documentary Feature.

Directed by David Borenstein and Pavel Talankin

Featuring Pavel Talankin

This riveting first-person exposé of Russia’s wartime student indoctrination program is told through the eyes of a small-town primary school teacher who dared to challenge the program and expose the truth.

Year Released: 2025

Rating: Not rated. Suggested 12+

Runtime: 90 minutes

Language: Russian, with English subtitles

Tickets: Pay-What-You-Can ($10 suggested). Presented in partnership with Shepherd University’s Lifelong Learning Program – A volunteer member-driven program dedicated to offering stimulating academic courses and activities to the community.

The historic Shepherdstown Opera House is a cozy 99-seat vaudeville-era theater — we encourage patrons to purchase tickets in advance. Online sales end 1 hour before showtime. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime and our shows start promptly. Popcorn, candy, soft drinks, beer & wine available for purchase (no outside food or drinks please). Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.

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