Understanding not just the origins of the song and the meaning behind the lyrics, the cinematic narrative documentary film, "Stand by Me '26", produced by Spencer Proffer, has the power to bring people together by showcasing all of the unique and personal ways that people around the world are "standing by" their fellow human to bridge divides, facilitate learning and shine a light in the darkness. Months ago when the Ukraine conflict started, not only did Joe Biden go over to Ukraine to show solidarity and STAND next to the people there, U2's leader,, Bono performed at a Kyiv underground subway station being used as a bomb shelter in a show of support for Ukrainians enduring the Russian invasion.
