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The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has dominated the news over the last year, telling the tragic stories of war. Finding a way into the conversation or educating yourself on what’s happening can be challenging.

By organizing a new course around the voices, culture and geography of Ukraine, the Film Studies Program at �鶹ԭ�� fused historical content with current events. Students have learned about the regions and history of Ukraine through the country’s films and now the class is launching a film series that is free and open to the public.

Continuing over the next two weeks, �鶹ԭ��’s Ukrainian Film Series will feature two films along with conversations with the filmmakers in Gaige 100, from 10-11:50 a.m.

On Tuesday, April 11, short films by Nadia Parfan will be screened, followed by a Thursday, April 13, Zoom conversation with the filmmaker.

And on Tuesday, April 18, the documentary “The Earth is Blue as an Orange,” by Iryna Tsilyk, will be screened, followed by a Thursday, April 20, Zoom conversation with the filmmaker.

All screenings and Zoom discussions will be held in Gaige 100, from 10-11:50 a.m. and are free and open to the public.

Professor and Film Studies Director Vincent Bohlinger says that he “hopes that this series will offer the campus community access to in-depth explorations of Ukrainian culture.”

This series is made possible through the support of the Committee on Faculty Research and Development, the Committee on College Lectures, the �鶹ԭ�� Foundation and the Ocean State Film Society.

Learn more about about �鶹ԭ��’s Film Studies Program by contacting vbohlinger@ric.edu.