Films from Brazil | Winter Film Festival

How the power of the drum brings women together in “Living Loud”

“Living Loud” uses percussive instruments to portray the message of community, womanhood, and love through the lens of samba-raggae music from Brazil. See the 40-minute documentary on February 24 @3:15 PM at LOOK Cinemas (657 West 57th Street) as part of New York City’s 12th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival.

A Character In Search of An Author: Life Imitating Art in “Jesus Kid”

How far can a writer’s superego go when diving into the creative process? Aly Muritiba’s JESUS KID is a nightmarish comedy about a writer being forced to write what others’ want and an exploration of the existential relationship between author and character. See the North American premiere on September 24 @9:15PM at Cinema Village as part of New York City’s 10th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival