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ADIFF Chicago Presents: A Spotlight on Brazil
3pm - ROLE - THE STORIES OF BRAZILIAN PROTESTS IN MALLS
CHICAGO PREMIERE!
This documentary explores the lives and memories of three black activists who have faced traumatic experiences of racism and played a central role in recent protests against the violence of security guards and shopping mall employees in Brazil.
These protests, mobilizing thousands, have highlighted the pervasive barriers of racial discrimination and social exclusion. The film explores the dreams, beauty, poetry, art, and political engagement of a generation that is confronting violence through vibrant and widespread national discussions.
5pm - POWER ALLEY
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH QUEER EXPRESSIONS FILM FESTIVAL!
The compelling Brazilian drama – 2023 Cannes Film Festival Semaine de la Critique selection – Power Alley (Levante) by Lillah Halla is a poignant exploration of the challenges faced by young women in contemporary Brazil, particularly around issues of reproductive rights and gender identity.
It tells the story of Sofia (17), a promising volleyball player from a humble suburb of São Paulo in Brazil who, on the eve of a future-defining championship, is faced with an unwanted pregnancy. Seeking an illegal termination, she becomes the target of a fundamentalist group determined to stop her at any cost.
The film delves into the challenges Sofia faces in her community, dominated by conservative values. Her extraordinary talent offers her a glimpse of a different life, but she soon finds herself at a crossroads when unforeseen circumstances threaten her future.
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