Event Category: Film Screening

One afternoon in 1971, Rubens Paiva, a former congressman and outspoken critic of Brazil’s newly instituted military dictatorship, was taken from his home in Rio de Janeiro by government officials, told nothing more than that he must give a “deposition” to authorities, and disappeared.

The story of his disappearance and its aftermath is told from the perspective of Ruben’s wife, Eunice, whose indefatigable search for the truth about her husband would stretch out for decades. A devastating true story that portrays human tenacity in the face of injustice. A 2025 Oscar nominee for Best Picture. Best International Feature and Best Actress in a Leading Role.

(2025). 135 minutes, PG-13, Drama, Biography, History. Showing at 6pm on Monday, March 31st in the Library’s Meeting Room. A Brazilian Portuguese-language film shown with captions

Two mountain rescue organizations – one near Seattle, Washington, the other in Tyrol, Austria—are linked by a surprising connection. Take a journey with historian Mark S. Weiner from America to Austria and back again as he considers the origins and meaning of their work. Both groups have grown from a strong sense of place … because before you can save a stranger, you first must love your home.

The film will be followed by a live panel discussion with the filmmakers. We ask that you register for this documentary special event. Registration opens on March 10th.

(2025). 58 minutes, Documentary. Showing at 6pm on April 7th in the Library’s Meeting Room