• Film at Lincoln Center and Cinema Tropical have announced the "Isso é Brasil: Cinema According to L.C. Barreto Productions" film series, which will run from September 6 to 15. The series will showcase the work of Brazilian filmmaker Leon Cakoff Barreto, who founded the production company L.C. Barreto Productions and played a significant role in the development of Brazilian cinema.

• The series will feature a retrospective of Barreto's films, including his acclaimed works such as "Memórias do Cárcere" (Memories of Prison) and "Lúcio Flávio, o Passageiro da Agonia" (Lúcio Flávio, the Passenger of Agony). These films explore themes of social injustice, political oppression, and the complexities of Brazilian society, reflecting Barreto's commitment to using cinema as a tool for social change.

• The "Isso é Brasil" series aims to introduce American audiences to the rich and diverse cinematic landscape of Brazil, highlighting the contributions of influential filmmakers like Leon Cakoff Barreto. The event is a collaboration between Film at Lincoln Center and Cinema Tropical, two organizations dedicated to promoting international cinema and fostering cultural exchange.