Oscar-nominated Brazilian film sparks debate about country’s past

Brazilians are flocking to the theaters to see its Oscar-nominated film I’m Still Here. It tells the story of a family devastated by the military dictatorship that ruled from 1964. There has never been a truth commission to investigate abuses or prosecutions of those accused of wrongdoing during a two-decade-long rule. Advocates hope the film might lead to a better understanding of that dark past. Sponsor Message Enlarge this image Actor Selton Mello, actress Fernanda Torres and moderator Jenelle Riley receive a standing ovation from the audience at the Film Independent Special Screening of “I’m Still Here” at AMC The Grove 14 on November 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Amanda Edwards/Getty Images for Film Independent hide caption toggle caption Amanda Edwards/Getty Images for Film Independent Actor Selton Mello, actress Fernanda Torres and moderator Jenelle Riley receive a standing ovation from the audience at the Film Independent Special Screening of “I’m Still Here” at AMC The Grove 14 on November 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Amanda Edwards/Getty Images for Film Independent