educational screenings
Bring Soldiers of Song to Your Students –
A Powerful Lesson in Resilience and Culture
Hailed as a "must-watch" by Forbes and featured at top festivals including Tribeca and the Warsaw International Film Festival, this film offers a unique and deeply human perspective on the intersection of culture, war, and resistance.
Bring this film to your students through a screening, discussion, and possible integration into your curriculum. Director Ryan Smith is also available for virtual or in-person speaking engagements to provide further insight into the making of the film and the broader themes of culture, resistance, and storytelling in times of war.
You can purchase a 3-year or lifetime license for educational below.
“This film is thought-provoking, moving and uncompromising and will make you reassess the role that art and culture can play as a response to war”
— Dr Henry Redwood, Lecturer in War Studies, King’s College London
“I loved watching SOLDIERS OF SONG. The music and the resilience of its players are captured beautifully in this film. The Ukrainian Spirit at its best.”
— Sean Penn, Actor and Activist
“As educators, it’s crucial that we provide students with opportunities to hear from those living through conflict.”
— Dr Domitilla Sagramoso, Senior Lecturer in Security and Development,
King's College London
“For anyone who believes in the transformative power of art during dark times, this film is an essential reminder of why culture itself is worth fighting for.”
— Euromaidan Press