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Forbes
Forbes
New Documentary ‘Veselka’ Explores A Restaurant Family In Wartime. This concept resonates in a new documentary about Veselka, a third-generation owned and operated Ukrainian restaurant in New York City about... Read more...
CNN
CNN
The must-see documentaries of 2024: A heartfelt documentary that charts the evolution of this mainstay in the “Little Ukraine” area of New York City’s East Village for pierogis and goulash, which... Read more...
The Hollywood Reporter:
The Hollywood Reporter:
Oscar Predictions via Feinberg Forecast: Veselka the movie is up for consideration for this year’s Oscar shortlist for Best Documentary Feature. We are also in consideration for Best Original Score and Best... Read more...
The Village Sun
The Village Sun
“It was important that we captured what was going on,” said Jason, who often appears in the film wearing a vyshyvanka, a traditional Ukrainian shirt meant to show hope and... Read more...
ABC NEWS
ABC NEWS
“… being in the heart of Little Ukraine, that one person can make a difference.” Read more...
Variety
Variety
"Veselka: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World” pays enthusiastic tribute to Veselka’s place in the city, and to its 70-year history as a family restaurant." Read more...
New York Post
New York Post
"While “Veselka” is first and foremost a deeply affecting story of a family-run restaurant, at the film’s best it also serves as a vital reminder — and a wake-up call... Read more...
NPR
NPR
"Every New Yorker has a Veselka story. A new documentary follows second-generation owner Tom Birchard, as he plans to retire from running the beloved Ukrainian restaurant, an East Village staple." Read more...
BNN
BNN
"Its message is clear: in times of terror, pain, and hardship, the human spirit prevails, often around a table of shared meals and stories. The film not only highlights the... Read more...
FORBES
FORBES
"... demonstrates the power of food and a particular community; however, every tenet of the film details ideas and themes that affect everyone. Just as every culture has a version of... Read more...
Movie Jawn
Movie Jawn
"... when the family of Veselka is shown, and the impact the restaurant has had on lives — bringing them from the war front to safety, and to a ready-built support... Read more...
Temple of Geek
Temple of Geek
"Between Fiore’s storytelling, Duchovny’s narration, Shore’s score, and the Birchard’s open hearts, VESELKA has the power to reignite their very worthy cause." Read more...
New York Times
New York Times
"The film (in theaters now) starts as a fun story about a New York institution, and its tone is resolutely hopeful and convivial. But it rapidly becomes a demonstration of... Read more...
Awards Radar
Awards Radar
"... the doc is about much more than a Ukrainian diner. It’s about no less than the need for compassion in this world. The way it conveys this makes it one... Read more...
CBS News New York
CBS News New York
"... it's been there for 70 years and is considered a beacon of hope for Ukraine. Not just a beacon of hope, but it also has some great food." Read more...
JB Spins
JB Spins
"... there are a lot of poignant moments in Veselka, because the drama is real and the potential for tragedy back home is a constant threat they must live with." Read more...