The MHV Auxiliary is hosting a film night on November 25th. The film shown will be Volendam: A Refugee Story by Refuge 31 Films. Director Andrew Wall will be on hand to discuss the filming of the story.

A feature documentary examining the story of the Russian Mennonite refugees who fled west with the retreating German Army during World War Two, desperate to escape the horror of Stalin’s Soviet Union.

The Mennonites, with no where to go, would end up stranded in refugee camps throughout Holland and Germany in an unfolding two-year saga. Eventually a risky plan, involving the American Military, multiple governments, aid organizations and the Queen of the Netherlands would come together. It all would hinge on an old transport ship called Volendam…

Told through personal interviews, reenactments and never before seen archival footage.

Admission is $10/person. Proof of vaccination will be required to attend the event.

Coffee and Dessert will be available for purchase at the event.