Join us for a free screening of the film ÔRÍ, in celebration of Brazilian Black Consciousness day!

The documentary ÔRÍ provides an overview of the Black Movement in Brazil during the 1970s and 80s, telling the story of Beatriz Nascimento, an activist and historian who searches for her African heritage. Beatriz researches the history of the Quilombos, African warrior societies reestablished in Brazil to resist slavery and colonialism. Her outlook is poetic and charged with emotion, and this historical interpretation acknowledges and celebrates the contributions of African culture to South American music, dance, language, and beliefs. The screening will be followed by a talk with Beatriz's daughter, Bethânia N. Gomes.

ÔRÍ (Raquel Gerber, 1989, 90 minutes, Brazil, Portuguese with English subtitles- newly restored)

November 20th is Black Awareness Day (“Dia da Consciência Negra”) in Brazil.

This program is presented as part of the TWN Evening Seminars, sponsored by Third World Newsreel, the Documentary Forum at CCNY and the Black Studies Program at CCNY.