The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) together with the Brazil Initiative at LACS feature presenters from diverse disciplines. LACS organizes and sponsors more than 50 public lectures, workshops, performances, and conferences over the course of the academic year.
In addition to our yearly programming, the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) and the Brazil Initiative at LACS are happy to consider funding requests to co-sponsor lectures, events, performances, and activities that coincide with the center's mission to promote a broad and deep understanding of the region. Request to co-sponsor an event »
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.
Co-sponsors:
Department of History, Donia Human Rights Center, Center for Emerging Democracies
Co-sponsors:
Department of History, Donia Human Rights Center, Center for Emerging Democracies
| Building: | Off Campus Location |
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| Location: | State Theatre, 233 S State St. |
| Event Type: | Film Screening |
| Tags: | Anthropology, brazil, Brazil Initiative At Lacs, Center For Latin American And Caribbean Studies, center of latin american and caribbean studies, Community Engagement, Department Of American Culture, Film, film screening, Free, History, Interdisciplinary, International, international institute, International Service, International Studies, Lacs Film Series, Latin America |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from Department of History, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies |
