Boston College Graduate School of Social Work special event

U.S. premiere of the documentary film "When Home is the Street"

This documentary film chronicles the lives of street children in Rio de Janeiro and Mexico City.  Award-winning Brazilian filmmaker Thereza Jessouroun brings to life stories of street children's resilience and transformation through the power of compassion and support.  The film was produced through a collaboration between the CIESPI Project and the Fetzer Institute.

The premiere will be followed by a discussion with Prof. Irene Rizzini, one of the researchers whose work inspired the film.  Stephanie Berzin, GSSW Associate Professor and Chair of the Children, Youth & Families concentration, will moderate the film discussion, to be followed by a reception.

Monday, January 28th, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Boston College, Robsham Theater, 140 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill

Registration is required -- please register at http://www.bc.edu/content/bc/schools/gssw/newsevents/events/2013/film-screening/film-screening-rsvp.html

Additional information about this event is also available via the above link.