Acclaimed Russian documentarian Vitaly Mansky turns his lens on his own family to explore the fallout from Ukraine’s Maidan uprising. Although he was born in Lviv, Ukraine, Mansky moved to Moscow and considers himself Russian. However, his family, scattered around a fractured Ukraine, find themselves divided in national loyalty. Although this very personal approach is illuminating, it has its limitations. Appraisals of Ukrainian politics from vodka-sodden uncles might not be as reliable as an interview with an analyst or academic. Still, Mansky’s eye for detail is peerless.
