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During a cultural exchange program in Kiev, which the director was capturing on film, the American actors become caught up in the political ferment of the moment. They advocate for Ukrainian freedoms in the bilingual play, while also joining in the street demonstrations for independence. This Austin filmmaker’s documentary premiered at the 2005 SXSW Film Festival.
This article appears in July 1 • 2005.
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