Join us for a powerful interdisciplinary evening exploring migration, resilience, and belonging through film, live music, and conversation.

The program features the premiere of A RETURN HOME, a black-and-white cinéma vérité documentary that follows Ukrainian journalist Nataliia Ruda as she meets fellow asylum seekers rebuilding their lives in Ireland. Directed by Jon Cox, Associate Professor of Art and Design, the film invites reflection on displacement and the search for home.

A RETURN HOME Trailer https://vimeo.com/1064013354 
 

The film screening will be accompanied by a live performance of the original score by composer Patrick Long, performed by pianist Jennifer Blyth. The piano soundtrack ripples throughout the film like currents of water, enhancing the pacing and amplifying the emotions of Ukrainians forced to begin their lives anew in a foreign land. “I think live performance brings a sense of urgency and presence to a film--especially now, when people can listen to recorded music anywhere at any time,” says Blyth.

Opening Remarks
Knight Sor, former Cambodian refugee and Conciliation Specialist, U.S. Department of Justice, Senior Peacemaker.
 

Panel Discussion and Q&A Featuring:

- Andy Bale, Dickinson College

- Jennifer Blyth, Dickinson College

- Jon Cox, University of Delaware

- Patrick Long, Susquehanna University

- Knight Sor, U.S. Department of Justice

Cyanotypes from the Art 284 Core Photo "Culture Project" taught by
Ryan Dittmar, Shoshi Rosenstein and Jon Cox will be on display in the lobby.