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- ↑ A. Jade Munsie, "Documentary gives insight into Ukrainian society". NAIT Nugget , May 3, 2022.
- ↑ Liam Lacey, "Hot Docs Review: ‘Don’t Worry, the Doors Will Open’". Point of View , May 30, 2020.
- ↑ "In brief: Latimer, Deer among DGC’s Discovery long list". Playback , September 18, 2020.
- ↑ Clarisse Fabre, "At the Berlinale, the war in Ukraine told through the voices of Russian soldiers". Le Monde , February 21, 2024.
- ↑ Jason Gorber, "Oksana Karpovych on Intercepted and Stories from the Other Side". Point of View , April 30, 2024.
- ↑ Pat Mullen, "Intercepted and Republic Top RIDM Winners". Point of View , December 1, 2024.
