It's hard not to feel helpless, and a whole lot more, watching the news stories out of Ukraine.

There is something you can do to show solidarity that won't break the bank and there's something in it for you.

You have the opportunity to see a film, or a couple of films, even a Ukrainian film in Auckland.

The Ukrainian Film Festival starts this weekend in Devonport.

Filmmaker Dasha Volga joined Tim Dower.

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