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 Brazils 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
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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
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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