Hey there kids, Jenna here... FLEFF blogger to the stars. FLEFF is really sneaking up on us now; we're actually just one week away! Can you believe it? I'm really getting excited now! 

Next Monday, March 31st, the Fingerlakes Environmental Film Festival kicks off at 8:00am on campus in Park 281. For a complete listing of all the events (and there are a TON) just check out the events link over on the left side of the screen. Trust me, there will not be a dull moment. 

So the real reason I'm posting this particular blog is to fill you guys in on one of the downtown screenings over the FLEFF weekend. I personally want you guys to check out the Brazilian film City of Men which is playing at Cinemapolis Friday through Sunday at 9:30pm each night. Thisfilm derives from and actually has the same characters as a Brazilian television show of the same name. Oh, and the tv show actually was a spin-off of the Academy Award-nominated film City of God. This film and the tv show share characters and a lot of the same crew (like the director and writers), and the films share the same producer, Fernando Meirilles. Confusing, huh? 

Anyways, to make it short and sweet, this film, directed by Paulo Morelli, is about two young boys Acerola (Ace) played by Douglas Silva and Laranjinha portrayed by Darlan Cunha. The boys are the best of friends, growing up on the streets of Rio de Janeiro. They tell each other everything, but their close friendship is put to the test when secrets from both of their fathers' past start emerging. To make matters even worse, the boys also get caught up in a dangerous drug war. 

Sounds good to me. TV Guide gave it 3 stars, stating that the film "manages to introduce a host of characters and give them all something meaningful to do before wrapping it all up in just under two hours."

Check out the trailer:

Yeah, I'm pretty excited about that one. But that's not all... There's going to be so much to do all week long, so try to check out everything you can. You won't regret it!

All of us bloggers will be keeping you posted on the latest information, news, pictures and all that fun stuff so keep checking back here for more.

Until next time, FLEFFians!