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Mr. Jones (2019)
November 2, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The Center for Slavic, Eurasian, and East European Studies (CSEEES) proudly presents an event dedicated to exploring the historical significance of the Holodomor, a man-made famine that starved millions of Ukrainians as a result of Soviet policies in the 1930s. The Center is hosting a screening of the acclaimed biographical thriller, Mr. Jones directed by Agnieszka Holland. This event is part of a series of fall activities aimed at fostering awareness and understanding of Holodomor’s historical legacy in Russia’s war against Ukraine today.The screening of Mr. Jones will serve as a captivating portrayal of the tragic history of the Holodomor, specifically focusing on the investigative journey that inspired George Orwell’s literary masterpiece Animal Farm.
A hybrid Q&A with Andrea Chalupa (writer and producer of Mr. Jones), Oleh Wolowyna (Director of the Center for Demographic and Socio-Economic Research of Ukrainians in the US) and Adi Džumhur (CSEEES Associate Director) will follow the screening.
This event is free and open to the public. For directions to the venue and parking options, please see here. Presented by UNC Center for Slavic, Eurasian, and East European Studies.