Jueves de Cine is back!
Join the Department of Latino and Caribbean Studies and the Center for Latin American Studies on April 9th at 7PM at the Rutgers Cinema for a screening of Esta Isla, a new film by Puerto Rican filmmakers Lorraine Jones Molina and Cristian Carretero.
Bebo, a teenager from a coastal Puerto Rican town, lives with his brother in a public housing complex. They fish for a living, but growing desperation drives them to illegal dealings that promise easy money. When a job goes wrong, and blood is spilled, Bebo flees with Lola, a wealthy girl seeking to escape her troubled reality. As they navigate the labyrinthine mountains, they encounter remnants of a fading way of life, contrasting with the violence that follows them. As hitmen close in, Bebo must confront his choices and decide if redemption is possible, or if the sea will be their final escape.
The screening is free and open to the public! Come early to secure a seat. Popcorn and soda will be served!