Jean Charles
A film directed by Henrique Goldman. Based on a True Story.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
7:30 PM
James Bridges Theater
Melnitz Hall 1409
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Vivian, a beautiful but insecure Brazilian teenager, arrives in London under the wing of her favorite cousin JEAN CHARLES. She is nervous and unsure - she would have preferred to stay in her village back in Brazil, but her mother there desperately needs money and Vivian is intent on helping her out.
Vivian relies on Jean Charles for everything. He is fun-loving, outgoing, a free spirit. He’s been in London for three years and boasts about how easy it’s been for him to make money as an electrician. To him, London is a land of opportunity.
Then the city is turned upside down by a series of suicide attacks. It is summer 2005 - the police are everywhere and paranoia envelops the city. On July 21st, Jean is mistakenly identified as a terrorist and shot dead by the police. Vivian’s life is shattered but soon realizes how Jean Charles’ life and death have transformed her own.
Director Henrique Goldman will be present for a Q&A!
Cost: Free and open to the public. Refreshments provided prior to the screeening
Special Instructions
In Portuguese with English subtitles. Parking information: the closest parking lot is Structure #3. Visitors may purchase daily parking permits (Currently $10) by stopping at the Information & Parking booths. The closest one to Lot #3 is located in Hilgard and Westholme Ave. Parking Pay Stations : Simply drive to the nearest self-service Pay Station location found in lots and structures throughout campus. Please read the posted signs and screen prompts for Pay by Space or Pay and Display directions. Pay Stations allow you to select the time you need to spend on campus and pay accordingly (all-day passes can also be purchased). For driving directions, please use the interactive UCLA Campus Map. http://maps.ucla.edu/campus/
For more information please contact
Gloria Tovar
Tel: 310-825-4571
gtovar@international.ucla.edu
Sponsor(s): Latin American Institute, Center for Brazilian Studies, Consulate General of Brazil - Los Angeles