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  2. Oh, Sister! Documentary

Oh, Sister! Documentary

Oh, Sister! is a documentary about six women facing the challenges of the ongoing Russian invasion, and fighting for peace, justice and freedom in Ukraine. 

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About the film

Oh, Sister! shows the central role women play in facing the challenges of war, keeping life going, and fighting for peace, justice and equality. It features stories of the following women: 

  • Oleksandra Matviychuk – human rights lawyer, Head of the Center for Civil Liberties, Nobel Peace Prize laureate 2022. 
  • Alla Melnychuk - Head of Mother and Newborn, a charitable organization helping to save lives of infants with severe health issues.   
  • Tata Kepler - a medical supplies volunteer, Head of Ptakhy Foundation providing tactical medical supplies on an industrial scale.  
  • Natalia Kudrych and Nadia Zhmykovska – train conductors for Ukrainian Railways.
  • Lastivka - a medical platoon leader on the front lines. 

The film was commissioned by the Nobel Women's Initiative in partnership with United for Ukraine, following the journey of three female Nobel Peace Prize laureates - Tawakkol Karman of Yemen, Jody Williams of USA, and Leymah Gbowee of Liberia - to Krakow, Poland, and Lviv, Ukraine in June 2022. A full report of the trip is available here. Oh, Sister! was supported by the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt, Brian Kelly, Gbowee Peace Foundation, Tawakkol Karman Foundation and others.  

The film was produced by Ukrainian production company 23/32 Films, and directed by Hanna Kapylova. It was released to the public on 16 December 2022. 

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Oh, Sister! sheds light on women's stories and spotlights how Ukrainian women are working to safeguard fundamental human rights in the face of war. Generating support for women-led organisations in Ukraine, and continuing to put pressure on the international community to ensure an end to war, and the inclusion of women at all levels of decision making now, and in the eventual recovery and rebuilding process, is more important than ever. 

Support these aims by sharing the film with your network, or hosting a screening!

The below resources are available for use: 

  • Trailer. A short visual introduction to the film.  
  • Screening and sharing resources, including:
    • Screening Toolkit. This guide provides background information on the film, the context it was made in, discussion points, calls to action and other tools which can support efforts to host a screening. 
    • Social Media Graphics with quotes from heroines featured in the film.  

For any enquiries about the film, including screenings, contact [email protected] 

Upcoming screenings

  • Several screenings are pending. Check back soon!

Past screenings

  • ARKIVET Peace and Human Rights Center in Kristiansand hosted a screening and panel discussion with Head of Media and Communications Daina Ruduša on 29 January 2023.
  • Kristiansand International School hosted a screening and a talk with Head of Media and Communications Daina Ruduša on 27 January 2023.
  • The Nobel Peace Center hosted a screening in Oslo on 24 January 2022 as part of their Nobel Peace Talks. The event featured a discussion with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jody Williams. Missed the event? Listen to the podcast!
  • Berlin Staatsoper hosted a screening and panel discussion featuring Director Hanna Kapylova, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Center for Civil Liberties in Kyiv's Director Oleksandra Matviichuk, and others on 16 December 2022.
  • House of European History and the Irish Mission to the EU hosted a screening and panel discussion with Founder of United for Ukraine Olga Hamama, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Center for Civil Liberties in Kyiv's Director Oleksandra Matviichuk in Brussels on 15 December 2022. 

Multimedia

December 2, 2021

When Feminists Rule The World - Season Three

April 15, 2020

When Feminists Rule the World - Season Two

December 19, 2019

Celebrating Women's Movements Around the World

November 15, 2019

When Feminists Rule the World - Season 1

February 28, 2018

We Are Not Afraid

September 27, 2016

When We Are Bold - Collection of Essays

July 23, 2015

This is My Witness - Documentary Film

December 10, 2014

Beauty in the Middle: Women of Congo Speak Out

February 19, 2014

Partners for Peace - Film Documentary

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