About this Event
SCREAM OF MY BLOOD Film Screening at QUAD Cinema October 23rd @ 7pm as part of Razom for Ukraine's 2026 Ukrainian Cultural Festival.
SCREAM OF MY BLOOD: A GOGOL BORDELLO STORY is a high-voltage portrait of immigrant punk band Gogol Bordello as told through the life and music of frontman Eugene Hütz. Born in Ukraine to a family with Romani roots, Hütz fled his homeland as a refugee in the wake of the Chernobyl disaster, eventually landing in New York City—a place where cultures collide and identities are reinvented. There, he built Gogol Bordello: a genre-defying band of fellow immigrants from across the globe, whose electrifying fusion of punk rock and international folk traditions became a rallying cry for outsiders everywhere.
From busking on downtown streets to igniting stages around the world, their rise is a testament to the power of cultural cross-pollination and unapologetic self-expression. Drawing on never-before-seen archives spanning over two decades—including intimate interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and explosive live performances—Scream of My Blood captures not just the evolution of a band, but the forging of a global movement.
At its core, Scream of My Blood is a story shared by millions: the struggle to belong, the tension between assimilation and authenticity, and the defiant joy of celebrating your roots while creating something entirely new. As anti-immigrant sentiment rises globally, Gogol Bordello’s message feels more urgent than ever. And when war calls Hütz back to Ukraine, the journey comes full circle—linking past and present, homeland and adopted country.
Ultimately, Scream of My Blood is a love letter to immigrants everywhere, and a celebration of the vital role they play in shaping culture, community, and the Undestructible spirit of punk rock resistance.
The film’s Instagram is @screamofmyblood.
Event venue & nearby stays
Quad Cinema, 34 W 13th St, New York, United States
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