 Thank you. The festival showcased 11 recent award-winning films from Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, including 2019's Blizzard of Souls. It's about a young soldier who navigates World War I after watching his mother die by invading forces. The director says these films highlight how war hits home. They are real persons like we are, they were same young, they were in love, they were expecting something about their lives, but war always comes unexpectedly. We met Lithuanian-American student Emilia Grachevichute at the festival. She drove from Connecticut to see the films and reconnect with her roots. Don't forget where you came from. Always try to find a way to get back in touch. Like I said, I drove two hours to watch these films, so no matter the distance, always find the way. Professor Emeritus in Political Science at Boston University, Walter Clements, commented on the festival stating, given the experience of Baltic countries with Russia and the threat posed to them by the Putin regime, it is important for Americans to know about this small but crucial corner of Europe. Images, as in films, can convey reality even better than words. The Boston Baltic Film Festival was organized in collaboration with the American National Latvian League and Arts Emerson. With BUTV 10, I'm Madeline Salman.