2018
Synergetic Distribution
1 h 38 m

2018
Synergetic Distribution
1 h 38 m

Summary Breaking Point: The War for Democracy in Ukraine is the dramatic and inspiring portrait of people willing to give up their private, normal lives to unite in a collective effort to bring the rule of law and democracy to their country. Their battle to wrest power from the autocrats and plutocrats who control their governments is a struggle...

Documentary

Directed By: Mark Jonathan Harris, Oles Sanin

Written By: Paul Wolansky, Mark Jonathan Harris

2018
Synergetic Distribution
1 h 38 m

2018
Synergetic Distribution
1 h 38 m

Breaking Point: The War for Democracy in Ukraine

Name: Breaking Point: The War for Democracy in Ukraine
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2018-03-02
Duration: 1 min 38 s
Rating: 83

Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 5 Critic Reviews

User Score Generally Favorable Based on 20 User Ratings

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Directed By: Mark Jonathan Harris, Oles Sanin

Written By: Paul Wolansky, Mark Jonathan Harris

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Los Angeles Times

Mar 8, 2018

Thorough, impressive and smartly put together, joining dynamically edited verite footage with a series of thoughtful interviews, Breaking Point serves a pair of interlocking purposes.

By Kenneth Turan FULL REVIEW

Variety

Mar 6, 2018

One emerges from Breaking Point stunned and moved, with the realization that the Ukrainians are fighting for themselves, as they have for centuries, but also that they’re now fighting for all of us.

By Owen Gleiberman FULL REVIEW

Village Voice

Mar 8, 2018

Directors Harris and Sanin provide clear historical and present-day context and furnish alarming proof of Vladimir Putin’s multilayered deceptions.

By Daphne Howland FULL REVIEW

The Hollywood Reporter

Mar 7, 2018

The film devastatingly makes clear the extent of Russia's propaganda meddling, which has particular resonance in light of its recent attempts to also interfere with elections and public perceptions in America and Europe.

By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

Mar 1, 2018

The filmmakers supply terrifying footage: At civilian rallies, we see nightstick beatings and bloody riots. During military battles, bullets whiz by and explosions shake the cameras. Nerve-racking scenes follow Ukraine’s extraordinarily bold volunteer soldiers.

By Ken Jaworowski FULL REVIEW