Attendees: Researchers and Post-Doctoral students mostly in sociology and anthropology; other staff members of CEBRAP
Debate speakers: Gabriel Feltran
This was a small screening with about 15 attendees, all of whom work or study in the area of social science and anthropology, and mainly do field research. There were also other members of staff in attendance such a cleaner and administrator. Having a discussion in a smaller, closed setting provides for a different type of debate, much more free conversation rather than each person at a time giving their comment. The post-film discussion was so much about research methods. So interesting to see the similarities in approach, of getting close to people. One woman, doing her post-doctorate, was asking fo advice on how to approach her subject who is not being forthcoming and being closed. We talked about ethics a lot. Great to have a small space to have this discussion. As with most of the screenings, there was always a few minutes between film and debate where the reaction was one of silence, and tears. It really seemed to impact on the people watching it. We connected a lot with Gabriel and his colleagues about the many similar ethical questions that arise in making the film/ researching in the field in high risk areas. Really incredible to be a part of that discussion with them, and special appreciation to Gabriel for helping to make the project happen. His book, Brothers, A History of the PCC, is such a good read and makes discussion on the PCC (São Paulo’s dominant criminal network) accessible to the general public.
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