My Babushka: Searching Ukrainian Identities (2001)
This video documentary centers on the questions of civil liberties and cultural differences in a society beginning to open as one woman searches for her own ethnic roots, identity and family history in Ukraine. Issues of human rights, anti-Semitism, homophobia, feminism and a divided and economically-depressed country are encountered as Barbara Hammer, a feminist activist and pioneer of lesbian cinema, return to a “homeland” full of struggling as people search for a new post-glasnost identity.
Director: Barbara Hammer
Genre: History, Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: January 1, 2001
Cast
- Barbara Hammer - Self
- Vera Berdashevich - Self
- Vadim Bezprozvany - Self
- Greesha Felanovsky - Self
- Alexander Ficinko - Self
- Natalia Filonenko - Self
Editing: Barbara Hammer
Production: Barbara Hammer Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Український
Original Language: en
Themes
Feminist Awakening and the Power Struggle
Keywords
grandparent grandchild relationship, feminism, grandmother, woman director, ukrainian village
More Films by Director: Barbara Hammer
More Films in Genre: History, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Babushka: Searching Ukrainian Identities about?
- This video documentary centers on the questions of civil liberties and cultural differences in a society beginning to open as one woman searches for her own ethnic roots, identity and family history in Ukraine. Issues of human rights, anti-Semitism, homophobia, feminism and a divided and economically-depressed country are encountered as Barbara Hammer, a feminist activist and pioneer of lesbian cinema, return to a “homeland” full of struggling as people search for a new post-glasnost identity.
- Who directed My Babushka: Searching Ukrainian Identities?
- My Babushka: Searching Ukrainian Identities was directed by Barbara Hammer.
- Who stars in My Babushka: Searching Ukrainian Identities?
- My Babushka: Searching Ukrainian Identities stars Barbara Hammer, Vera Berdashevich, Vadim Bezprozvany, Greesha Felanovsky, Alexander Ficinko, Natalia Filonenko.
- How long is My Babushka: Searching Ukrainian Identities?
- My Babushka: Searching Ukrainian Identities has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is My Babushka: Searching Ukrainian Identities?
- My Babushka: Searching Ukrainian Identities is a History, Documentary film.
- Where was My Babushka: Searching Ukrainian Identities produced?
- My Babushka: Searching Ukrainian Identities was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of My Babushka: Searching Ukrainian Identities?
- The themes of My Babushka: Searching Ukrainian Identities include: Feminist Awakening and the Power Struggle.