[Brazil@Harvard] "Travessia do Tempo" film: Fri, March 11, 4:30pm

BRAZILIAN JOURNEYS: The Documentaries of Dorrit Harazim A series of films depicting different fascinating and touching facets of Brazilian life. “TRAVESSIA DO TEMPO” (Journey Through Time), 58 min. * Discussion with the filmmaker, moderated by Dr. Clémence Jouët-Pastré, to follow the screening. * FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2005 (please note new location & time – screening no longer at 61 Kirkland) 4:30-6:30 pm Harvard Hall 104 (Located in Harvard Yard next to Johnston Gate – see http://map.harvard.edu ) This captivating film documents the daily life of José Izabel da Silva, a reformed inmate in one of Brazil’s most notorious prisons, Carandiru, serving a lengthy sentence for two homicides and several robberies. Arrested at the age of 24, José is now 51 and prides himself in being a survivor - throughout this period, he never attempted to escape or kill himself and is still married to the same woman he was with 27 years ago. Drawing from a variety of sources, including personal interviews with other convicts as well as prison guards, the film offers an insightful glimpse into the Brazilian prison system and the arduous journey of a prisoner. Documentary in Portuguese with English subtitles. Free & open to the public. Part of BRAZIL SEMESTER @ HARVARD (Spring 2005) http://drclas.fas.harvard.edu/brazil ---------------------------------- SAVE THE DATE: Next & final screening in this series: FRIDAY, APRIL 22 Fong Auditorium, Boylston Hall (next to Widener Library) 4:30pm - “Travessia do Escuro” (Journey through Darkness) A chronicle of the struggles and triumphs of illiterate adults in Brazil. 5:30pm - “Passageiros” (Passengers) A portrait of the aspirations and obstacles of the contemporary Brazilian migrant. [Discussion with the filmmaker to follow each film.] For complete details on these films see: http://drclas.fas.harvard.edu/index.pl/programs/brazil/films ---------------------------------- Até breve, Tomás Amorim Brazilian Studies Program Coordinator & Research Associate David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies (DRCLAS) Harvard University 61 Kirkland St. Cambridge, MA 02138 Email: amorim(a)fas.harvard.edu Web: http://drclas.fas.harvard.edu