Sep 29 | 7:00 pm
Bright Lights:Fly So Far
Directed by Celina Escher
Free Event
Co-presented as part of Cinefest Latino with the Boston Women’s Film Festival, the Roxbury International Film Festival and GlobeDocs
After serving ten years behind bars for her miscarriage, considered by her government to be an act of aggravated murder, Teodora Vásquez becomes a spokesperson for the other 16 Salvadoran women behind bars for the same “crime” in this story of sorority, resilience, and solidarity. Panel discussion on abortion access at home and abroad following the screening.
How to access screenings
Tickets are free and available on a first come basis at the Paramount Center box office (559 Washington Street) starting at noon on the day of show. We will also make 50 tickets available for online reservations at that time as well. Keep an eye on our social media to see if a film is likely to “sell out.” Any Emerson classes or community organizations attending as a group may reach out to brightlightsemerson@gmail.com to reserve seats.
Info
Venue
Emerson Paramount Center
Bright Family Screening Room
559 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
Dates
Sep 29, 2022 | 7:00 pm
Post Film Q&A
Panel discussion on abortion access at home and abroad following the screening.
Details
88 minutes
FREE
Please Note
Proof of vaccination or a negative test is required for entry
Access
FILM - English subtitles only (no captions)
Intro, Trailer and Conversation (captioned)
Tickets
Gallery
About Bright Lights
The Bright Lights Cinema Series is presented by the Department of Visual and Media Arts at Emerson College. The mission of the series is to create community through cinema and welcomes both Emerson faculty, students, and staff as well as the general public.
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