Children in the Fire: What War Does to a Generation

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Join us for a special screening of Children in the Fire, a powerful new documentary by Oscar-nominated director Evgeny Afineevsky, exploring the devastating impact of Russia’s war on Ukrainian children and families.

The evening will include a post-screening reception and an opportunity to meet the director.

Event Details

📍 Gene Siskel Film Center
🗓 June 3, 2026
🚪 Doors Open — 5:00 PM
🎬 Program & Screening — 5:45 PM
🥂 Reception Following the Film

Presented by Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Kyiv-Mohyla Foundation of America, and Polsky Foundation.

More than four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the headlines have become familiar — but the human cost has not. Children in the Fire tells the stories of Ukrainian children whose lives were shattered by occupation, deportation, and violence, and who, despite everything, continue to pursue their dreams. What does war do to a generation — and what does their resilience tell us about Ukraine’s future?

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 North State Street, Chicago, United States

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