Cinema Tropical's "Janeiro in New York / Music + Film”. Since 2009, this popular series produced by Mary Jane Marcasiano has built a cult following among those who love Brazilian music and culture. Whether you already are a fan of Brazil or want to be, this series is for you. The 2012 Edition kicks off with an appropriate film for February, the month of Carnival in Brazil, with a film whose subject is the famed Rio Samba School , Mangueira .

"The Samba that Lives within Me" (O Samba que Mora em Mim) begins at the Mangueira SambaSchool court and goes into the community of Morro da Mangueira, in Rio de Janeiro. Director Georgia Guerra Peixe brings a personal report of samba and the history of the community in this autobiographical film."

Director: Georgia Guerra Peixe. 79min. 2010. Portuguese with English subtitles

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I recommend buying your ticket beforehand because usually the movies of this series are sold out. You can get yours at http://www.92y.org/Tribeca/index

There will be live music with Benji Kaplan after the show www.92y.org/tribeca/tickets/production.aspx?pid=80892