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Second Wind

Date : Thursday, March 5, 2026

Four amputee soldiers and a severely wounded female sniper embark on an awe-inspiring expedition to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Second Wind documents the raw, inner transformations: overcoming pain, rethinking the trauma of war, and finding power in brotherhood.

Second Wind

Special Limited Screening in co-presentation with ReelAbilities Film Festival

From the battlefields of Ukraine to the roof of Africa, five heroes are rewriting the definition of impossible. Four amputee soldiers and a female sniper severely wounded in combat embark on an awe-inspiring expedition to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Their journey is more than a physical feat; it’s a profound act of defiance and a powerful symbol of a nation’s struggle, of the hope emerging from the ashes of war, and a universal testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

Second Wind documents the raw inner transformations: overcoming pain, rethinking the trauma of war, and finding power in brotherhood. Ultimately, their ascent is a powerful call to action, inspiring a post-war generation to face their struggles head-on. 


  • Dir. Masha Kondakova  | 2025 | United States | 80 min
  • Documentary
  • Ukrainian with English subtitles

Schedule

Thursday, March 5, 2026

7:00 PM Cafritz Hall
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