Part of the All Roads Film Festival
Festival runs Sept 28th - Oct 3rd
Thursday, September 30th
World Premiere Filmed in the favelas of Rio over the course of two months, I Am Happy is a testament to the irrepressible human spirit in the face of social and economic hardship. Four young men and women befriend--among them a graffiti artist, samba musician and maid--people who exhibit a perseverance to create and experience happiness in their lives and daily routines from an unforgiving and judging society. Director: Soraya Umewaka Japan and Brazil | 2010 | 75 minutes | Portuguese with English subtitles.
Screened with a short film: UNRESERVED: The Work of Louie Gong – An uplifting portrayal about an artist who embraces his multicultural heritage in his life and art.
Noon
Free
World Premiere Filmed in the favelas of Rio over the course of two months, I Am Happy is a testament to the irrepressible human spirit in the face of social and economic hardship. Four young men and women befriend--among them a graffiti artist, samba musician and maid--people who exhibit a perseverance to create and experience happiness in their lives and daily routines from an unforgiving and judging society. Director: Soraya Umewaka Japan and Brazil | 2010 | 75 minutes | Portuguese with English subtitles.
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