Ukrainian Musician Turned Soldier Turned Filmmaker Documents War in 'People of Steel'

The War in Ukraine

• 🎯 Three years into Russia's invasion, the war in Ukraine continues with no end in sight, marked by civilian deaths and trench warfare.
• ⚔️ A new documentary, "People of Steel," premiered, offering a raw look at the conflict.

From Musician to Soldier

• 🎤 Serhiy Fomenko, a professional musician and songwriter, volunteered to fight after Russia's invasion in February 2022.
• 💔 Witnessing atrocities in Bucha and the murder of innocent civilians compelled him to document the war.
• 🕊️ Fomenko states, "We don't begin this war, we just defense of defense our our people."

Documenting the Truth

• 🎥 Fomenko hopes his camera lens can be more powerful than the gun he used to defend Kyiv.
• 🌍 The documentary's narration is in English to reach a global audience, particularly Americans, and combat Russian disinformation.
• 💡 Fomenko emphasizes the importance of making a film "without any manipulation" to show the truth of the war.

The Fight for Freedom

• ✊ "We would like them to see the truth how our Ukrainian people fighting fighted and I believe they will be fighting till the end for our freedom," Fomenko stated.
• 🇺🇦 The Ukrainian Women's League of America helped organize the premiere, emphasizing the need to focus on the people affected by the war.
• 💔 UNICEF reports over 2,400 children killed or injured, averaging at least 16 per week.

A Dream of Peace

• 🎶 Fomenko dreams of a future where he can return to playing guitar and touring with songs, representing Ukraine's culture and people.
• 🤝 He appeals to the free world to understand Ukraine's situation and help them achieve victory and lasting peace.