Ukraine: The People's Fight

As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues to rage, filmmaker Olly Lambert spends two months on Ukraine’s southern front. Gaining unique and privileged access to a group of volunteer special forces on the frontline, he meets and lives with a range of armed forces, often under fire. He witnesses highs and lows as these new recruits prove increasingly effective in pushing back Russian forces.
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