MY NAME IS BAGHDAD

Streaming May 6 - May 9 throughout the United States

Ticket includes pre-recorded Q&A with director Caru Alves De Souza

Caru Alves De Souza; 2020; Brazil; 96 min.; in Portuguese with English subtitles

In a working-class neighbourhood in São Paulo, Brazil, gender-defying teenager Baghdad trots around with skateboard in hand, socializing both with the boys at the local skate park and a fun-loving family of tough, emancipated women. Baghdad is finding out who they are and who is worth their time. When a group of girl skateboarders show up, Baghdad wonders if perhaps these new friends hold the secret to another way of living. This charming coming-of-age drama was the winner of the Crystal Bear for Best Film in the Generation 14+ program at the Berlin Film Festival.

IMPLIED VIOLENCE, DEPICTION OR DISCUSSION OF RAPE, Homophobic and sexist language

This program is co-presented by OutRight International, an LGBTQ human rights advocacy organization

This program is sponsored by C89.5