Simon Barker

Simon Barker is credited as the editor of Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer, a documentary released in 2013. The film examines the controversial Russian feminist punk rock protest group Pussy Riot and their legal and political challenges following a high-profile performance at Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. Barker's role involved assembling the raw footage, interviews, and archival material into a cohesive narrative structure, shaping the film's pacing and thematic focus.

The documentary blends observational footage with direct testimony to present the group's activism and the broader context of dissent in Russia. Barker's editorial work contributes to the film's approach of combining personal stories with political analysis. The film was produced outside mainstream studio systems, ref…