LA YUMA (2009)
Thursday, October 2
5:30 Margaret Cheney Room 3-308
In Spanish with English subtitles. Free and open to MIT undergraduates.
About the film
Directed by Florence Jaugery
Running time 120 minutes
- The event is open to all Spanish students and MIT students. We will screen La Yuma (in Spanish with English subititles). La Yuma is a Nicaraguan film that challenges gender norms and celebrates Latinx resilience through the story of a young woman who defies poverty, machismo, and societal expectations to pursue her dream of becoming a boxer. It portrays strong female and LGBTQ+ characters. It offers a compelling message of empowerment, dignity, and hope.
- IT ‘S FREE! ENJOY THE FILM, FRIENDS, AND REFRESHMENTS!
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