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7:20 p.m.
Black Orpheus (Brazil, 1960). The classic legend of Orpheus and Eurydice comes alive in the streets of Rio de Janeiro, set to the exhilarating sights and sounds of Carnival. Directed by Marcel Camus. In Portuguese with English subtitles.

Friday, March 31
7:00 p.m.
Tangos: El Exilio de Gardel / Tangos: The Exile of Gardel (Argentina-France, 1985). A brilliant musical score and stunning dance sequences set the stage for this pulsating drama of Argentine exiles who find refuge and new artistic freedom in Paris. Directed by Fernando Solanas. In Spanish and French with English subtitles. Adult subject matter.

Friday, April 7
7:00 p.m.
Graffiti (U.S., 1986). Based on a story by Julio Cortazar, this experimental short explores the conflict between artistic freedom and military dictatorship in Latin America. Directed by Matthew Patrick.

7:40 p.m.
Zoot Suit (U.S., 1981). A fictionalized account of Los Angeles' "Sleepy Lagoon Case" and the Zoot Suit Riots of 1942-43. Based on the award-winning play. Directed by Luis Valdez.

Friday, April 14
7:00 p.m.
Frida (Mexico, 1987). Frida Kahlo, the flamboyant Mexican surrealist, lies on her deathbed, lapsing in and out of consciousness as episodes from her colorful and dramatic life unfold. Directed by Paul Leduc. In Spanish with English subtitles.