Visa To Paradise

Posted on Tuesday, September 13

Visa to Paradise (Visa al paraíso)
Dir. Lillian Lieberman, 2010, Mexico

Mexican Consul General in France from 1939-42, diplomat Gilberto Bosques has come to be known as the “Mexican Schindler”. At great personal and professional risk, Bosques issued as many as 45,000 exit visas to Jews, Spanish Republicans and others persecuted by the Nazis, leading to his eventual arrest and imprisonment. Through firsthand accounts, still photographs and archival footage, this engrossing documentary shines a light on one of the unsung heroes of the war. 108 minutes.

Spanish with English subtitles.
Film is unrated. Viewer discretion is advised.

Please arrive early. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited to theater capacity.

Wednesday September 14, 6:30pm
Saturday September 17, 2:00pm

Claudia Cassidy Theater at the Chicago Cultural Center
77 E. Randolph St.
Free admission