A Wave of Passion: The Life of Alexandra Kollontai [1994] [FULL DOCUMENTARY]

Directed by Ken Cooper, this 1994 documentary explores the life of Russian revolutionary Alexandra Kollontai, a Marxist feminist and Bolshevik pioneer. Narrated by Glenda Jackson, with contributions from historians like Beatrice Farnsworth and Barbara Evans Clements, it traces Kollontai’s journey from her aristocratic roots to her role as the first female Soviet minister and ambassador. Featuring archival footage and interviews, the 55-minute film highlights her advocacy for women’s liberation, sexual freedom, and socialism, despite Stalin’s suppression. A compelling portrait of a radical who reshaped gender and class struggles.