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Black Sunflowers Review: Ravers Pulse as a Ukraine’s Heartbeat

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September 13, 2026
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Ravers, lovers, and soldiers fuel Black Sunflowers' invigorating portrait of the Ukrainian war effort through the lens of young adults fighting for freedom.

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Prime Minster Brian Mulroney appears in a fantastical image. He is pictured from the waist up wearing a flamboyant Liberace-style coat. There is a dazzling background behind him with campaign signs. He looks pale and a bit like a vampire.

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