"Women of Maidan" Film Screening

Cherry bunch overhanging the text Women of Maidan with grey background
September 28, 2017
7:00PM - 9:30PM
Gateway Film Center

Date Range
2017-09-28 19:00:00 2017-09-28 21:30:00 "Women of Maidan" Film Screening Women of Maidan tells the story of women in the 2013-2014 Ukrainian Revolution of Dignity. Called to action after witnessing students beaten by special police forces, women brought energy, courage and support to the front lines of the revolution. As they worked for the dignity of their nation, and a new future for their country, their combined power helped dislodge an entrenched political system.The director will be present for a Q&A after the screening of the film. This event is co-sponsored by the Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies  Gateway Film Center America/New_York public

Women of Maidan tells the story of women in the 2013-2014 Ukrainian Revolution of Dignity. Called to action after witnessing students beaten by special police forces, women brought energy, courage and support to the front lines of the revolution. As they worked for the dignity of their nation, and a new future for their country, their combined power helped dislodge an entrenched political system.

The director will be present for a Q&A after the screening of the film. 

This event is co-sponsored by the Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies