"Veselka" Ukrainian-American Film Night + Q&A with filmmaker

Join us on June 28th for a screening of "Veselka" followed by a virtual Q&A with the filmmaker!

Location: The Polish Club -3040 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94110
5:00 pm: doors open, food/ drinks/ mingling
6:00 pm: film begins
7:50 pm: virtual Q&A with filmmaker Michael Fiore
Feel free to stay after the Q&A to mingle/have more food/drinks with us!

Documentary Film: “Veselka: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World " (2024) - 1hr 46 min
Language: English and Ukrainian (with English subtitles)
Director: Michael Fiore
Narrated by: David Duchovny
https://www.veselkamovie.com/
ig: @veselkamovie

Veselka is a documentary film about the beloved Ukrainian restaurant "Veselka", founded in 1954 in the East Village of New York City. It shares the story of the 3 generations of families who founded and grew the restaurant and the efforts of Veselka and the local community to support Ukraine after Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.

Admission: We kindly encourage a donation of $20 (or whatever you are comfortable with) for admission at the door (cash/Venmo/PayPal/Zelle). Half of your donation can be tax deductible, we are happy to provide a receipt if you are interested e-mail: dm9sdW50ZWVybW92ZW1lbnQgISB1YSAhIHVzYSB8IGdtYWlsICEgY29t

100% of the donations collected will be shared between two reputable organizations that help Ukraine:

Volunteer Movement UA-USA: 501(c)(3) non-profit charity focused on getting tactical medicine to Ukraine. Works in collaboration with Волонтерський Рух (Volunteer Movement), a Ukrainian-based charity established in 2014.
https://www.volunteermovement-ua-usa.org/

Армія SOS/ Army SOS: supplying non-lethal equipment and technology to enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities since 2014.
https://armysos.com.ua/

We will have Ukrainian vendors showcasing and selling their arts, crafts and more- their proceeds will go to support various Ukrainian causes.

The Polish Club will be selling delicious Polish food and drinks before and after the film. All proceeds from these sales will go toward upkeep of the Polish Club.

Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy Ukrainian-American cinema, build community and make a positive impact on the lives of Ukrainian defenders and civilians!

*Photos and videos will be taken at the event. If you prefer not to be photographed, please notify the event organizers upon arrival.*

Eventbrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/veselka-ukrainian-american-film-qa-tickets-1380080350479?aff=oddtdtcreator

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