The Jamestown Ukraine Relief Project (JURP) and the Friends of the Jamestown Library are proud to announce the world premiere screening of the 90-minute documentary Beyond Bucha: Finding the Spirit in Ukraine, from the Churches to the Front, on the heels of the three-year anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the 11th anniversary of the illegal Russian occupation of eastern Ukraine and Crimea.
Filmmaker Steve Richards will be on hand to introduce this compelling film, the third in his Trek to Bucha series. With footage from his visits to Ukraine in April 2022, January 2023, and October 2024, this stunning and inspiring film reaches through and beyond the physical devastation of the war to reveal the extraordinary faith and resilience of Ukrainians who live and rebuild in the face of continuing attacks.
Filmmaker Steve Richards will be on hand to introduce this compelling film, the third in his Trek to Bucha series. With footage from his visits to Ukraine in April 2022, January 2023, and October 2024, this stunning and inspiring film reaches through and beyond the physical devastation of the war to reveal the extraordinary faith and resilience of Ukrainians who live and rebuild in the face of continuing attacks.
Following the film, Steve will host a live Q&A (via Zoom) between the audience and interviewees in Ukraine who appear in the film. Among these is Sasha Pinchuk, who made many friends in Jamestown as a Melrose School student during the 2022-23 school year.
Beyond Bucha is the third film in the Trek to Bucha series. The series’ second film, Back to Bucha, received its Rhode Island premiere in February 2024 at the Jamestown Art Center.
Beyond Bucha is the third film in the Trek to Bucha series. The series’ second film, Back to Bucha, received its Rhode Island premiere in February 2024 at the Jamestown Art Center.
The Jamestown Relief Project will share in the donations to support its work for Ukraine.
These are donation driven events. Which means that while there is no charge to attend, we do welcome donations to cover our costs for the events and the film. We also share half of a screening's net proceeds with foundations and charities that support Ukraine.
Trailer
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"Beyond Bucha" is the third film in the “Trek to Bucha” series...
It began with the original film shot in April 2022 after Russia’s full-scale invasion. 2023’s follow-up, “Back to Bucha,” continues to impact audiences with its ongoing American outreach campaign. The new film will continue to document Ukraine’s resilience by focusing on Evangelical pastors and their flocks in Kyiv, Bucha, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and the Orthodox church in Odesa.
It began with the original film shot in April 2022 after Russia’s full-scale invasion. 2023’s follow-up, “Back to Bucha,” continues to impact audiences with its ongoing American outreach campaign. The new film will continue to document Ukraine’s resilience by focusing on Evangelical pastors and their flocks in Kyiv, Bucha, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and the Orthodox church in Odesa.
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For more information contact: www.JamestownUkraineReliefProject.org

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