Garrincha, Hero of the Jungle

Brazil - 1963 / 60 min / documentary
Original Title: Garrincha, Alegria do Povo
Director: Joaquim Pedro de Andrade

Before Pelé, came Garrincha with his bow legs,"Chaplinesque" personality, and his unconventional talent for surprising his opponents. This documentary is a tribute to a national idol and one of the greatest Brazilian soccer players of all time: Garrincha. It is also one of the first films to address soccer as a major social phenomenon in Brazil. The images captured of suffering and excited fans heralds a new approach on the big screen.


Saturday, Nov 29 @ 11:00am