Veselka: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World
2024•1h 46m•Released
Documentary
New York City's beloved Ukrainian restaurant Veselka is best known for its borscht and varenyky, but it has become a beacon of hope for Ukraine. As the second-generation owner Tom Birchard reluctantly retires after 54 years, his son Jason faces the pressures of stepping into his father’s shoes as the war in Ukraine impacts his family and staff.
Director
Michael Fiore
Writer
Michael Fiore
Languages
English, Ukrainian
Studio
Fiore Media Group
Cast
David Duchovny
Narrator (voice)
Jason Birchard
Self
Tom Birchard
Self
Kathy Hochul
Self
Eric Adams
Self
Production
Company
Fiore Media Group
Producer
Michael Fiore
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