FEBRUARY 2020 - Karlee Rodrigues presented her research on Portuguese national cinema at Columbia University’s Lenfest Center for the Arts, a dynamic new hub for cultural and civic exchange in Upper Manhattan. Karlee explored her familial heritage and cultural roots as she discussed the importance of preserving Portugal’s national cinema, highlighted the country’s folkloric customs, and broke down the pervasiveness of Hollywood blockbusters.
The lecture at Lenfest was part of the Zoom-In annual film and media studies conference and screening series. From readings and installations to performances, screenings, and symposia, the vibrant array of activity aims to strengthen local partnerships while highlighting contemporary scholarship, global perspectives, and compelling voices of our time.