Hailed as a “must-watch” film by Forbes, Soldiers of Song will open in theaters this month, followed by an on-demand release on March 8. Directed and produced by Ryan Smith, in collaboration with a courageous Ukrainian production crew and Executive Produced by the Governor George Pataki Leadership Center, the film explores the profound impact of music on Ukrainian culture during a time of war. After a debut screening at the Tribeca Film Festival, the film went on to screening in festivals around the world, including the Warsaw International Film Festival (where it was nominated for Best Documentary Feature), Hamptons Doc Fest, and Stockholm Global Sounds Festival. This week the film screens at the Ukrainian National Museum in Chicago on March 7 at 6pm, followed by streaming and on-demand services this weekend, with coming soon. This film also features Metallica’s iconic ballad “Nothing Else Matters,” performed by Ukrainian pop singer Svitlana Tarabarova. Watch the tailer and learn more about the film here. Continue reading →