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30 WWW.UNWLA.ORG “НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ГРУДЕНЬ 2018 lost an eye and suffered severe shrapnel wounds, he knew that his life wa s saved bec ause the American soldier had taken the brunt of the fatal impact. Realizing the significance of meeting this soldier who had witnessed the final moments of Markian Paslawsky’s life, Ms. Luhovy told him about seeing Markian’s uniform in New York . At this m oment both the director and wounded soldier were overcome with emotion; this became one of the defining moments of the documentary. The subdued applause at the end of the film served to illustrate the sobering reality of the ongoing war and its impact on U kraine and on the Ukrainian diaspora. The sizable audience all had a very real connection to Markian Paslawsky through family connections, friendship or community. Ms. Luhovy has honored his memory and has created a film that will help reveal to the free w orld the moral bankruptcy of Putin’s Russia and the bravery of Ukraine’s heroes. Yurij Luhovy, film producer, addressing audience The Recovery Room has been shown in various locations throughout Canada and the United States. Readers are encouraged to visit http://www.recoveryroomthemovie.com/ to find out more about the film or to purchase it and show it in their respective communities. This was a dedicated effort by a talented young woman and her family, and it deserves diaspora attentio n. As Branch 75 President Lodziuk - Krywulych pointed out, “This thought provoking film serves to help understand the terrible cost, in loss of human life and quality of life, of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.” Other Branch 75 members underscored the impor tance of improving the understanding of Ukrainian history and Russian domination to the entire world community. Ms. Lodziuk - Krywulich attributed the lar ge audience turnout to a strong public relations campaign, which included advertising through social med ia as well as print outlets. Branch 75 was proud to take the initiative and sponsor this moving documentary film that portrays the hardship of war in a very personal way. All funds raised, over $3,000, were given to the director to help offset the costs of creating the film. Ms. Lodziuk - Krywulych thanked branch members who had organized and publicized the event as well as those who contributed to the rece ption and rental of the hall. These individuals included Karen Chelak, Slawka Hordynsky , Oksana Lodziuk - Krywulych and Christine Syzonenko. Branch 75 event organizers with film producers and Paslawsky family members
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