CITY OF GOD (2002)

Believing his talents can give him a way out of his impoverished Rio de Janeiro, young photographer Rocket turns his lens to childhood friend Lil Ze’s rise through the criminal underworld. Loaded with unforgettable characters and eye-popping visual style, this electrifying crime saga was nominated for four Academy Awards.
This screening is presented in conjunction with a Cinema Classics Seminar taught by Amy Corbin, Ph.D.