Oscar-nominated Brazilian film sparks debate about country’s past : State of the World from NPR

Brazilians are flocking to the theaters to see its Oscar-nominated film I Am Still Here. It tells the story of a family devastated by the military dictatorship that ruled from 1964. There has never been a truth commission to investigate abuses or prosecutions of those accused of wrongdoing during a two-decade-long rule. Advocates hope the film might lead to a better understanding of that dark past.

Actor Selton Mello, actress Fernanda Torres and moderator Jenelle Riley receive a standing ovation from the audience at the Film Independent Special Screening of “I’m Still Here” at AMC The Grove 14 on November 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

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