Screening of Baba Babee Skazala [Grandmother Told Grandmother] followed by Director Q&A

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“A unique film about World War II through the eyes of her children: a masterpiece that everyone should see will be brought to Ukraine.

This is a truly unique project.”

~Max Tone, Akcenty UA

In the US, they made a movie about the biggest tragedy of the Ukrainian people: "Who are we going to shoot today?"

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“Other nations have a nasty habit of negotiating Ukraine’s fate without their consent….”

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We’re thrilled to share that the Ukrainian Community Foundation of Philadelphia has provided an additional grant to support Baba Babee Skazala!

Silecky, a New Jersey resident in Verona and also a grandson to one of the actual Ukrainian immigrants, came up with the idea for the documentary while taking a course on Soviet history while he attended school at University of California, Berkeley.

~ Ken Downey, Jr.

Nigrin: Your deeply moving documentary film rings to light the little-known story of Ukrainians, who were torn from their homes, and their nation, when the Nazis invaded the territory of Ukraine and clashed with the Soviet army at the height of World War II. Please tell us more about your film and why you decided to make it?

~Al Nigrin, New Jersey Stage

WCTC AM 1450-AM Fall 2018 New Jersey Film Festival Filmmaker Interview Series Schedule hosted by Bert Baron

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Interview by Gary Wien of New Jersey Stage with Director, Matej Silecky

Among the many intriguing films being screened at New Jersey Film Festival Fall 2018, one title immediately caught our eye — Baba Babee Skazala: Grandmother Told Grandmother.  

The film was selected as one of 22 finalists for the film festival, based on the determination of 15 film judges who screened more than 507 works that were submitted by filmmakers from around the world. 

~ The Ukrainian Weekly

“Local film fans should pay particular attention to "Baba Babee Skazala (Grandmother Told Grandmother)," a documentary by Verona resident and debuting filmmaker Matej Silecky having its world premiere 7 p.m Sunday, Oct. 7 at Voorhees Hall.

The film, produced by Point Pleasant native Julie Parker, combines animation and interviews to tell the story of Ukrainian refugee children who immigrated to the United States during World War II.”

~Alex Biese

Al Nigrin, Executive Producer and Curator of the NJ Film Festival, speaks with Director Matej Silecky and Producer Julie Parker about their film "Baba Babee Skazala."

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TV interview with Director, Matej Silecky, at East Brunswick TV.

““Baba Babee Skazala” [“Grandmother Told Grandmother”], a documentary film by Verona resident, and first-time filmmaker, Matej Silecky, will have its world premiere at the Fall 2018 New Jersey Film Festival on Sunday, October 7 at 7 p.m.”

~from MyVeronaNJ

“Matej took time out of his busy schedule to tell us how he found appearing on Dancing on Ice, what he does in his spare time and more about his documentary.”

~from TresA Magazine

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Interviewing with Michael Buryk for the new podcast series, "Krynytsya (The Well)."

Check out this event at the Carpe Diem Club to learn more about Baba Babee Skazala! Of you aren't in the area, but would like more information about a presentation to your group or club, just CONTACT US via the form here.

Interviewing Hon. B. Futey

The article provides an important perspective on why understanding the history of World War II and the DP Camp experience is relevant today.

Baba Babee Skazala Documentary Seeks Funding to Complete Project

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