“Gender Violence” in Latin American and Spanish Cinema

We will view films from Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula. How do these films explore gender violence and its social repercussions? All are welcome. The film will have English subtitles. There will also be raffle tickets for a special prize.

Film Screening: Film Screening: La teta asustada (The Milk of Sorrow)

Fausta is suffering from a rare disease called the Milk of Sorrow, which is transmitted through the breast milk of pregnant women who were abused or raped during or soon after pregnancy. While living in constant fear and confusion due to this disease, she must face the sudden death of her mother. She chooses to take drastic measures to not follow in her mother's footsteps.