A scripted series is being developed about the story of Pussy Riot

Speaking about why she's sharing her story, Tolokonnikova says: "I was a broke 20-year-old artist studying philosophy, he was one of the most powerful, wealthy and dangerous men on Earth. In 2011 I went against him, damn the consequences. After years of imprisonment, harassment, attacks, trauma I am ready to share this story. My dream is to see my country peaceful, democratic and diverse, where gay people are not being stoned to death. Is it too much to ask? Does it make me an extremist?

Today I’m on Russia’s most wanted list, labeled as a foreign agent, and recently was arrested in absentia by Russian court. My relatives and friends had been poisoned, my government wants me dead, but I don’t regret anything. If Pussy Riot’s story can inspire a new generation of rebels, it was all not in vain."

Pussy Riot Limited Series Based On Nadya Tolokonnikova's Upcoming Memoir In The Works At STX Entertainment https://t.co/wKDgNM39hj

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The series is set to look at Pussy Riot's arrest and jail sentence, as well as subsequent political statements, including the latest release, "GOD SAVE ABORTION", which is part of a bigger reproductive rights campaign of art actions that Pussy Riot are launching this upcoming year, as well as 2021's "RAGE", which called for all Russian political prisoners to be freed after 13 people were detained on a Pussy Riot video shoot in 2020.

“We are incredibly excited to make a show as courageous and daring as its subject,” series executive producer Sophie Watts. “Nadya’s life is nothing short of extraordinary. A gripping, real-life spy life, filled with heroic, relentless art actions and activism, this series will show how a persevering artistic spirit can change the world.”