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“UKE: The Untold Story of Hockey Heroes. Film Screening & Discussion with a Movie Director, Volodymyr Mula
May 19, 2024 @ 14:00 - 16:30
Join us for a special movie screening and discussion event hosted by the Ukrainian Association of Washington State and Ukrainian Students United at the University of Washington!
🎥 Film Screening & Discussion: “Uke: The Untold Story of Hockey Legends” (2020)
🗣️ Guest Speaker: Ukrainian movie director, filmmaker, producer, and sports reporter, project creator of “UKE” Volodymyr Mula.
This gripping documentary highlights the remarkable Ukrainian contribution to North American hockey and the storied history of the NHL. Discover how over fifty players of Ukrainian descent, including the legendary Wayne Gretzky, became champions of the league. Director Volodymyr Mula will be present to discuss the film and his newly published book, «Мені подзвонив Вейн» / “Wayne Called Me,” offering insights into the making of the project “UKE” and sharing personal inspiring stories.
📚 A book “Мені подзвонив Вейн” / “Wayne Called Me” written in Ukrainian (2024) is an autobiographical journey through the incredibly captivating, sometimes unexpected, vivid, and complex history of creating the “UKE” project (UKE – The Untold Story of Hockey Legends).
Language: The movie is in English. Discussion is in Ukrainian and English
Come dive into the fascinating world of Ukrainian hockey and explore the rich cultural heritage behind the “UKE” project. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, engage, and celebrate the legacy of NHL legends of Ukrainian origin! See you there! 🏒🇺🇦
FREE ADMISSION