Dovlatov

Dovlatov is a powerful and thought-provoking drama that follows the life of brilliant writer Sergei Dovlatov as he struggles to publish his work under the repressive Soviet regime in 1971. Despite the maddening barriers and censorship, Sergei refuses to compromise his artistic integrity and fights to preserve his decency in a society that seeks to crush his spirit. With the help of his friend Joseph Brodsky, a future Nobel laureate, Sergei must find a way to stay true to himself and keep his creative voice alive in the face of overwhelming adversity.

You can stream Dovlatov on: Netflix

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Dovlatov include The Judge, The Whale, Manchester by the Sea, Living, Four Good Days, Happening.