Monday, November 11 2024, 7 - 9:30pm 101 LeConte Hall The History Film series presents: Roma. An award winning drama, Roma was written and directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Set in 1970-71, Roma follows the life of a live-in indigenous housekeeper of an upper-middle-class Mexican family, as a semi-autobiographical take on Cuarón's upbringing in Mexico City. The film stars Yalitza Aparicio and Marina de Tavira in the leading roles. An international co-production between Mexico and the United States. Drama. 2 hr. 15 mins. FREE and open to the public. Refreshments. ....... Join us as we watch Roma and learn a little history along the way. With an introduction from Dr. Oscar Chamosa, Associate Professor. Watch history come alive, and see the past unfold like never before! This series is designed to provoke curiosity and get students wondering about how the historian’s craft can leap out of books and the written word. Join us for a short lecture, discussion, and screening of historically significant films each month. More information: Chris Choe, christianchoe@uga.edu flyer for history film series (1.52 MB)
