Ukraine Night at the Durham Bulls
Ukrainian nationals, relatives and supporters celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day with the Durham Bulls in Durham, North Carolina, USA on August 24, 2022; and they discuss the importance of coming together locally and as a world-wide community in support of Ukraine.
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Rob UnderhillDirector
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Rob UnderhillProducer
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Rob UnderhillEditor
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Project Type:Documentary, Short
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Runtime:1 minute 55 seconds
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Completion Date:September 10, 2022
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Production Budget:0 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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ROB UNDERHILL is a film and TV director, producer, writer and editor. His films have been in competition at over 200 film festivals worldwide, including ST. LOUIS, SEATTLE, & *Opening Selection* at REEL SISTERS (all *Academy Award-qualifying* film festivals), OAXACA (Mexico), and CANNES (France), have received over 100 awards including for Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and have scored rave reviews from top film critics like Mark Bell of FILM THREAT and Anne Brodie in CRITICIZE THIS! Rob's work has been featured on the National Public Radio shows, THE STATE OF THINGS with Frank Stasio and THE STORY with Dick Gordon and has received endorsements from major public figures such as US UN Ambassador Andrew Young, recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and former North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue. Carolina STYLE Magazine recognized Rob as one of 25 "Most Stylish People" influencing positive change in the Carolinas through his films. He is a RAWards Indie Art Award recipient for Best Regional Filmmaker. Rob was a featured Speaker at the graduation commencement exercises for the Department of English at North Carolina State University. His work has aired on the ASPiRE network and other national US and European TV outlets.
Ukraine Night At The Durham Bulls was made pro-bono in solidarity with the Ukrainian people to celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day, highlight the ongoing struggle for an independant Ukraine, emphasize the importance of community engagement all over the world, and put a spot light on the efforts of the Ukrainian community in North Carolina, USA.