Georgia at crossroads: European future or back under Russia’s influence | Documentary | SBS Dateline

Dateline meets the Russian exiles who have fled Putin's harsh anti-LGBTQI+ laws. But will they find a safe haven in neighbouring Georgia? 00:00 Intro 01:07 A Russian exile in Tbilisi 03:39 What is it like to be a queer person in Russia? 04:57 Putin's crackdown on "LGBT propaganda" 06:10 What's the political situation in Georgia? 07:15 What is it like to be a queer person in Georgia? 09:05 Violent attacks on Tbilisi Pride events 11:40 Who is opposing LGBTQI+ rights and protecting "traditional values" in Georgia? 15:44 “Foreign agents bill”: Is Georgia’s ruling party sabotaging the country’s EU membership? 16:33 Gay rights activist Giorgi Kikonishvili talks about Russia-style authoritarianism 19:30 Georgia’s uncertain future Subscribe to Dateline: https://bit.ly/3gkQHtr Website http://www.sbs.com.au/news/dateline Facebook   / datelinesbs   Twitter   / datelinesbs   Instagram   / datelinesbs   Watch more Dateline, SBS 9.30pm Tuesday, and on SBS On Demand. Dateline is an Australian award-winning international documentary series with a current affairs backbone. Every week we transport you to a different part of the world to share half-hour stories about family, social injustice, identity, tragedy, redemption and survival. We scour the globe to bring you special characters and a world of daring stories. Network Terms & Conditions: https://www.sbs.com.au/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.sbs.com.au/privacy Feedback or complaints: https://www.sbs.com.au/complaints