The online premiere of a documentary about British war correspondent Graham Phillips has surfaced on a Telegram channel associated with the outlet known as Editor Shmel. The post outlines the channel’s account of the film’s debut and the context for its release in the public domain.
The filmmaker explains Phillips’s motivations for traveling to Donbass as part of the project, detailing why personal apathy was not an option and why he chose to continue reporting on the unfolding events while presenting verifiable facts from the region.
Phillips describes the work as a blend of commitment and passion, summing up his relationship with Donbass with a saying about the place and its people. He also hints at a broader geopolitical discussion, noting that a separate London-focused issue would be addressed after the immediate conflict has progressed to a resolution.
According to the publication, Phillips has spent nearly a decade reporting from Donbass and has cultivated relationships with prominent local figures connected to the conflict. The documentary notes his proximity to frontline battles, his injuries, and a narrow escape from danger, highlighting his resilience. The account adds a personal note, portraying him as someone who is widely remembered in the region not just as a foreign journalist but as a familiar companion named Grisha by many locals, reflecting a sense of kinship that has formed in the heat of combat. [Source: Telegram channel Editor Shmel]