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Lessons of Authoritarianism and Democratic Resilience in Latin America: Free Community Film Screening & Discussion I'm Still Here
Victoria Langland, Department of History, University of Michigan, Ana Guimarães, Department of Romance Languages and Literature
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
5:30-8:30 PM
Off Campus Location
BRAZIL, 1971 - Brazil faces the tightening grip of a military dictatorship. Eunice Paiva, a mother of five children is forced to reinvent herself after her family suffers a violent and arbitrary act by the government. The film is based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva's biographical book and tells the true story that helped reconstruct an important part of Brazil’s hidden history. Join us for a free film screening and discussion with Dr. Victoria Langland and PhD Candidate, Ana Guimarães.
No tickets necessary, but please sign the registration form: https://forms.gle/5xDYx6WBAhaE4mDR8
Co-sponsors:
Department of History, Donia Human Rights Center, Center for Emerging Democracies
Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
Email: -- lacs.office@umich.edu
No tickets necessary, but please sign the registration form: https://forms.gle/5xDYx6WBAhaE4mDR8
Co-sponsors:
Department of History, Donia Human Rights Center, Center for Emerging Democracies
Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
Email: -- lacs.office@umich.edu
| Building: | Off Campus Location |
|---|---|
| Location: | State Theatre 1, 233 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 |
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| Event Type: | Film Screening |
| Tags: | Center For Latin American And Caribbean Studies, Film, Latin America |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, International Institute, Center for Emerging Democracies, Donia Human Rights Center, Department of History |
