My Babushka: Searching Ukrainian Identities(2001)
My Babushka: Searching Ukrainian Identities Synopsis
This video documentary centers on the questions of civil liberties and cultural differences in a society beginning to open as one woman searches for her own ethnic roots, identity and family history in Ukraine. Issues of human rights, anti-Semitism, homophobia, feminism and a divided and economically-depressed country are encountered as Barbara Hammer, a feminist activist and pioneer of lesbian cinema, return to a “homeland” full of struggling as people search for a new post-glasnost identity.
My Babushka: Searching Ukrainian Identities (2001) is a history and documentary film directed by Barbara Hammer, released on January 1, 2001 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Barbara Hammer, Vera Berdashevich, Vadim Bezprozvany and Greesha Felanovsky. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Barbara Hammer
- Producers:
- Barbara Hammer
- Production:
- Barbara Hammer Productions
- Status:
- Released
My Babushka: Searching Ukrainian Identities Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barbara Hammer
as Self
- Vera Berdashevich
Vera Berdashevich
as Self
- Vadim Bezprozvany
Vadim Bezprozvany
as Self
- Greesha Felanovsky
Greesha Felanovsky
as Self
- Alexander Ficinko
Alexander Ficinko
as Self
- Natalia Filonenko
Natalia Filonenko
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Barbara Hammer, produced by Barbara Hammer.
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My Babushka: Searching Ukrainian Identities Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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Who stars in My Babushka: Searching Ukrainian Identities?
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The main cast of My Babushka: Searching Ukrainian Identities (2001) includes Barbara Hammer, Vera Berdashevich, Vadim Bezprozvany, Greesha Felanovsky and Alexander Ficinko. The film was directed by Barbara Hammer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was My Babushka: Searching Ukrainian Identities released?
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My Babushka: Searching Ukrainian Identities was released on January 1, 2001 and runs for 53m.
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My Babushka: Searching Ukrainian Identities (2001) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.