A Faith Under Siege: Russia's Hidden Work on Ukraine's Christians
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  • "an inspiring look at what's happening in Ukraine - the forces of evil trying to destroy it and God's forces of good holding on..."

    DAVE EUBANK
    Former U.S. Army Special Forces and Ranger officer, founder and leader of the Free Burma Rangers (FBR)

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    “If you want to know what’s really happening...—you can watch it yourself in this powerful documentary.”

    GORDON ROBERTSON
    President, CBN

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    “A deeply moving film that conveys the brutality of Russian forces...” 

    GENERAL DAVID PETRAEUS
    U.S. Army (Ret.); former Commander of the Surge in Iraq, U.S. Central Command, and NATO/U.S. Forces in Afghanistan; former Director of the CIA

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    "...it's a call-to-action for Christians worldwide to pray and stand with their brothers and sisters in Ukraine.”

    CHUCK HOLTON
    CBN News

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    "This film is more than a documentary- it tests our principles..."

    LISA GABLE
    Former US Ambassador

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    “...it exposes one of the most horrific crimes of this war: the mass abduction of Ukrainian children. "

    MYKOLA KULEBA
    Founder, Save Ukraine

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A Faith Under Siege: Russia’s Hidden War on Ukraine’s Christians

In a region once celebrated as the post-Soviet “Bible Belt,” a rapidly growing community of Evangelical and Protestant believers becomes a prime target under Russia’s expanding occupation—enduring seized churches, tortured pastors, and abducted children as they struggle to keep their faith alive in secret.

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Short Film Series

Filming A Faith Under Siege revealed even more powerful stories from Christians in Ukraine. Eight short films coming soon.

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The Team Behind the Film

We’ve assembled a world-class team of Ukrainian and American filmmakers to bring this vital story to life.

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    Yaroslav Lodygin

    DIRECTOR

    Yaroslav Lodygin is a Ukrainian film director, producer, and screenwriter best known for his award-winning debut feature, The Wild Fields (2018). 

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    Colby Barrett, JD, PE

    PRODUCER, EXEC. PRODUCER

    Colby Barrett is an entrepreneur, filmmaker, and former U.S. Marine Corps Captain who led infantry and scout/sniper platoons in the Pacific Rim and Middle East. 

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    Anna Shvetsova

    EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

    Anna Shvetsova is the Chief Operating Officer of the Ukraine Freedom Project and has held COO roles in digital marketing and Ukrainian startups. Raised near the Russian border, she frequently visits the front lines, has engaged with nearly 100 Congressional offices as an expert on U.S. policy in Ukraine.

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    Charlie Sadoff

    PRODUCER

    Charlie Sadoff is a producer, director, and editor whose most recent film Against All Enemies premiered to critical acclaim at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival.

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    Steven E. Moore

    EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

    Former chief of staff in the U.S. House of Representatives who has spent most of his time in Ukraine since day five of the war. He leads the Ukraine Freedom Project (UFP), which has delivered 250 tons of food, medical supplies, body armor, and other critical aid to the front.

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