FILM TYPE:

Short

SYNOPSIS

Join a dedicated Chicago police officer as he reflects on the complexities of his role, striving to embody the essence of a good officer. Unveil the profound influence of his Muslim faith and the unique blend of being both American and a public servant, as he navigates the delicate balance between duty, identity, and community.

DIRECTOR BIO

Mykhailo Bogdanov (he/him) is a filmmaker who was born and raised in the small village of Yaltushkiv, Ukraine. On his own, he immigrated to the USA in 2012 at the age of 19. Mykhailo holds a BA in Film and Television from the School of Cinematic Arts at DePaul University. He also has a MS in Environmental Science from DePaul University. His most recent short documentary AVOESIS was selected to screen at the 29th Austin Film Festival.

DIRECTOR STATEMENT

Mykhailo met Mamadou while taking a graduate-level emotional intelligence course in early 2022. After getting to know each other, they decided to collaborate and tell a visual story about Mamadou.