The Helm of Destiny

Overview

This cinematic journey in time and space is aiming to research the history of Ukrainian emigration to the United States, and to highlight the active members of the Ukrainian community. Following a brief historical introduction, we get to see an impressive gallery of Ukrainians of different professions – from a farmer to a spacecraft engineer – speaking out about their life experience, their roots, and their take on self-identification. Among the personalities featured in the film, there are famous artists, such as Jacques Hnizdovsky, and a celebrated American actor of Ukrainian decent Jack Palance, who is also narrating the picture.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1982

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Cast

Jack Palance

Director

Slavko Nowytski

Writer

Slavko Nowytski

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt17593764