A continental congress of the Latin American Studies Association
The Film Exhibit is held in conjunction with the LASA/Africa 2023 Congress. As an integral part of the Congress the Film Exhibit features recent films that present potential connections between both continents in all possible areas: their history, peoples, cultures, art, politics, education, and all the subjects and discourses with which their communities engage. The films are from all over the world and special attention is given to the documentary genre in all its expressions. In today’s educational context, audiovisual productions are not only versatile and necessary, they also challenge monological discourse by allowing the expression of multiple voices, especially of those that have not direct access to print culture.
The Film Exhibit constitutes a segment of LASA’s Multiscreen Platform (MSP), a multiscreen exhibit and resource of films on all matters related to Latin America. Films showcased as part of the Film Exhibit have also the opportunity to be selected and booked for other screening events organized by LASA’s MSP throughout the year: film exhibits at regional LASA meetings; film series at the LASA Cultural Center in Pittsburgh; and Virtual Labs offered to LASA membership. These venues offer excellent opportunities to reach and impact audiences associated with education, scholarship, and social action.
