In conjunction with the exhibition Vanishing Worlds: Art and Ritual in Amazonia, The Birmingham Museum of Art is offering a tour and film presentation this Sunday, June 8th.
2pm, Main Lobby: Topic Tour Vanishing Worlds: Art and Ritual in Amazonia
2:30pm, Steiner Auditorium Film: The Burning Season, 1994, 123 minutes
Raul Julia won an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild award for his portrayal of Brazilian rubber tapper Chico Mendes. The film is based on the true story of Mendes, who led his people in protest against government and developers who razed the rainforest for a new road and ranch land. Also starring Edward James Olmos.
Vanishing Worlds and its companion exhibition Children, Let’s Protect Our Forests will be on display through July 27th. For more information, see the website at http://www.artsbma.org/exhibitions/vanishing-worlds
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