Thursday, February 20, 10:30 am
FILM: I'M STILL HERE, SENIOR CINEMA AT THE AVALON

Rio de Janeiro, early 1970s. Brazil faces the tightening grip of a military dictatorship. We are introduced to the Paivas: a father, Rubens, a mother, Eunice, and their five children. They live by the beach, in a rented house with doors constantly open to friends. The affection and humor they share among themselves are their own subtle forms of resistance to the oppression that hangs over the country. One day, they suffer a violent and arbitrary act that will forever change their lives. In the aftermath, Eunice is forced to reinvent herself and carve out a new future for herself and her children. The moving story of this family, based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s memoir, helped to reconstruct an important part of Brazil’s hidden history. Directed by Walter Salles (CENTRAL STATION). Academy Awards® WINNER! Best International Feature Film

THREE ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS!
Best International Feature Film – WINNER!
Best Motion Picture
Best Actress – Fernanda Torres

Details: 135 min, Rated PG-13
Distributor - Sony Classics
in Portuguese with English subtitles

Enjoy this Academy Award first run film at a discount! Join us for Senior Cinema Thursday, a monthly event offering seniors a discounted $6 ticket to see a first run film. 

You may purchase your $6.00 senior discount  ticket HERE and pick your seat OR buy your ticket at the theater. Caregivers may request complimentary tickets at the box office.

ERCV members may request rides by calling (202) 656-7322 or emailing [email protected] in advance. 

Senior Cinema at The Avalon Theatre is every 3rd Thursday at 10:30am. The theater is wheelchair accessible and provides assisted listening devices to guests with hearing and visual impairments. All films in this program will be shown with open captions.

DC Villages is partnering with The Avalon Theatre to sponsor Senior Cinema from Feb through August 2025. This month's film is sponsored by Palisades Village.