Hosted by Doug Dunderdale, co-director of the film series. Join us!
An Associated Press team of Ukrainian journalists trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol struggle to continue their work documenting atrocities of the Russian invasion. As the only international reporters who remain in the city as Russian forces close in, they capture what become some of the most defining images of the war: dying children, mass graves, the bombing of a maternity hospital, and more. The film draws on AP reporter Mstyslav Chernov’s daily news dispatches and personal footage of his own country at war. It offers a vivid, harrowing account of civilians caught in the siege, as well as a window into what it’s like to report from a conflict zone, and the impact of such journalism around the globe.
Academy Award® Winner: 2024, Documentary Feature Film; BAFTA Award Winner: 2024, Best Documentary
In a time when our newsfeeds are deluged with stories of atrocities, war crimes, naked military aggression and the use of disinformation as a weapon of war, it’s natural that we distance ourselves from the horror and confusion. As Christians, we abhor the violence and pray for peace, but we rarely allow ourselves to really see the horror of war. And we have deeply conflicted feelings about what we, or our country, should do in the face of the horror. "20 Days in Mariupol” shows atrocities and war crimes along with heroic citizens and journalists, trying to resist the aggression and make sure the world sees what is happening in Ukraine. How do we as Christian Americans respond to the atrocities happening in Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, Syria, the Maghreb, Bangladesh?
Free Admission.
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, 94704
About the Faith & Film series:
In this series we will examine the potent and relevant medium of film in exploring themes of love, faith, conscience, evil, death, reception, grace, morality, identity, and our yearning for the sacred. Each month we will view a different film––each unique, compelling, and demanding––reflecting our current times. Each film is curated by those who love this artistic medium and will host a conversation following our viewing. Co-sponsored by New College Berkeley and First Presbyterian Church Berkeley.
Event details:
FPCB is located at 2407 Dana Street, Berkeley, and the event will start promptly at 7PM in Geneva Hall, Room G202. This co-sponsored event includes free parking in the FPCB underground parking lot (on Channing Way). You must leave a note on your dashboard indicating the event you are attending.