City of God

(R) Brazil – 2 hr 10 min – with subtitles 2002 · d. Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund Starring Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Matheus Nachtergaele Believing his talents can give him a way out of his impoverished Rio de Janeiro, young photographer Rocket turns his lens to childhood friend Lil Ze’s rise through the criminal underworld. Loaded with unforgettable characters and eye-popping visual style, this electrifying crime saga was nominated for four Academy Awards. This screening is presented in conjunction with a Cinema Classics Seminar taught by Amy Corbin, Ph.D. Seating for screening-only attendees will begin at 7:00 pm.