Ukrainians of Colorado is hosting a film event, “Freedom Under Fire: Ukraine in Three Films,” on April 26th from 3 pm – 9:00 pm at the Rocky Mountain Public Media Center (Buell Public Media Center - 2101 Arapahoe St, Denver, CO 80205). The evening will feature films and reflection tracing Ukraine’s journey from the Soviet era to the present-day war.

April 26, 2026 - 40th Anniversary of the Chernobyl Disaster

Program Schedule

3:00 PM – Doors open; reception

3:15 PM – Opening remarks

3:30 PM – Chernobyl - created and written by Craig Mazin and directed by Johan Renck.

First episode of the famous HBO series will be presented.
The series is about the disastrous events of 1986 at Chernobyl, Ukraine, and the cleanup efforts that followed

4:30 PM* – Children in the Fire - awards winning film by Evgeny Afineevsky

The eight young Ukrainians, that are followed through the film, are vibrant, ambitious and full of wonder. They love their country, and they strive to energize and rebuild their communities. Each represents millions of children who have been subjected to violence yet refuse to be broken.

6:30 PM – Intermission

7:00* PM – Ukraine Under Fire - awards winning film by Jordan Campbell featuring Olga Butko and Peter Fauche

Ukrainian television news presenter Olga Butko and American journalist Jordan Campbell document resistance, war crimes and genocide and chronicle Ukraine's quest for freedom and democracy.

8:00 PM – Panel discussion

8:45 PM – End of event

(*) Actual film start times may vary

Tickets Price:

Adult for the whole event - $25

Students tickets   - $15

Purchase tickets:
https://buytickets.at/ukrainianscolorado/2168636

Venue: Buell Public Media Center - A state-of-the-art screening and discussion space designed for community engagement.

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