Antidote

Antidote is a documentary that examines the dangers faced by individuals who challenge the Russian government. The film follows activists and whistleblowers, including an insider involved in a poisoning program and a journalist, as they attempt to expose the regime of Vladimir Putin. It details the severe risks these people encounter, including imprisonment and death, while highlighting a prisoner exchange that offered a possibility of justice.

This 2024 production was directed and produced by James Jones, who later directed Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare in 2026. The project was a collaboration between production companies including Bellingcat, Passion Pictures, Channel 4 Television, and Impact Partners, with David Moulton also serving as a producer. The film features Christo Grozev appearing as himself. It is a joint effort involving the United Kingdom, United States, Netherlands, and Netherlands Antilles. The documentary has a total runtime of 89 minutes.