Pavia Fleischer’s documentary chronicles a road trip by the filmmaker and Eugene Hutz, frontman and lead singer of New York's gypsy punk bandGogol Bordello, through Eugene’s home country, Ukraine. Hutz's purpose is to rediscover his Romani gypsy roots and learn the secrets of gypsy music. Fleischer’s aim is to rediscover a forgotten romance. The result is a story of two people traveling together on two very different yet convergent courses.

The festival will introduce local residents to unique viewpoints and will showcase films from Ukraine, USA, Canada and Western Europe with Ukrainian content. Many of the film screenings will also feature a Ukrainian cuisine reception and appearances by the film directors and/or experts/professors from the local Universities to provide an interactive environment and all-encompassing experience.

Seven films and documentaries will be presented at the State-of-the art Baverso Theater. Foreign language films are subtitled in English.

Film Schedule:
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