Dear Hive,

The following film is representative of one family's experience. Although fleeing violence and persecution is not uncommon, each family's experience is unique. Over 100 million refugees worldwide are seeking a safe haven after life as they knew it was taken from them. Taking the time to see the world through their eyes is one step. But don't stop there. Become part of the solution to improve the experience for families who have sacrificed so much. Below the film, you will find instructions on taking action.

Thank you for helping,

Miry

Content Warning: The content of this documentary film contains references to war, war crimes, and gun violence, which some individuals may find distressing or emotionally challenging. Viewers who may be sensitive to these elements, please take note.

About the Film

'Displaced' is an unscripted documentary following the Kovalchuk family, who were among the first Ukrainian refugees to arrive in America at the start of the Russian invasion. The film follows three generations of the family through their first days and weeks in Southern California after traveling through six countries and two continents. In the wake of their arrival to an unfamiliar country and culture, they grapple with identity and grieve for their war-torn homeland. As they search for housing to rebuild the sense of security their children have lost, the family must reimagine their entire futures. Learn more about the production team here.

Documentary Short - Running Time: 28 Minutes

STORYFACE PRODUCTIONS presents a short documentary by GIL CATES, JR. “DISPLACED” featuring PETRO KOVALCHUK, OLHA KOVALCHUK, MYKOLA KOVALCHUK, ANTONINA KOVALCHUK, and ILLIA MALARCHUK edited by DON MONEY cinematography by RAMON GARCIA music by CHED TOLLIVER associate producers RAMON GARCIA, KATERYNA PARSHUKOVA executive producer HOWARD TENENBAUM produced by GIL CATES, JR. & MICHELLE SHNAIDER directed by GIL CATES, JR.

Take Action and Stand With Miry’s List

Refugee families come to the United States seeking a safe haven from violence and persecution in their home countries. They leave behind family and friends, as well as virtually everything they own. At Miry's List, we provide a mechanism for people to directly help new arrival refugee families with the things that they need to get started in their new lives – from diapers to beds to cleaning supplies and toiletries.

We know individualized and intense support provided to resettling refugee families in the first 12-18 months leads to better outcomes for our families and extends to their communities. The work that Miry’s List does is an investment — in families, in human beings, in new Americans.

This World Refugee Day, we’re asking for your partnership with 2 key actions:

Our work would be impossible without compassionate supporters like you. Your donation provides direct help to families who have lost their homes to war and conflict.

This World Refugee Day, help your fellow humans who have left their loved ones and homes behind. By helping these new Americans resettle, you can give them the precious gift of comfort, safety, and a sense of belonging.

Together we are amazing. Stay connected.