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Hailed as a “must-watch” film by Forbes, “Soldiers of Song” will open in theaters this month, followed by an on-demand release on March 8. Directed and produced by Ryan Smith, in collaboration with a courageous Ukrainian production crew and Executive Produced by the Governor George Pataki Leadership Center, the film explores the profound impact of music on Ukrainian culture during a time of war.
After a debut screening at the Tribeca Film Festival, the film went on to screening in festivals around the world, including the Warsaw International Film Festival (where it was nominated for Best Documentary Feature), Hamptons Doc Fest, and Stockholm Global Sounds Festival.
Featuring Ukraine’s most beloved musicians, including Slava Vakarchuk (Okean Elzy), Andriy Khlyvnyuk (Boombox), and Svitlana Tarabarova, “Soldiers of Song” reveals the experiences of life under the shadow of Russian aggression and weaves together narratives of resilience, hope, and healing, as musicians bravely navigate through harrowing challenges to inspire unity and courage. Through intimate interviews and personal narratives, each contributor adds a unique chapter to the story.
Following the theatrical release, the film will be available on major streaming platforms including Apple TV.