French at UMA presents the award-winning documentary film, The Intersection (Le Carrefour). This powerful film about friendship, language, and community was filmed in Maine, focusing on the friendship between Cécile, a Franco-American, and Trésor, a new immigrant from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
It will be available to stream from September 23rd-September 30th.
UMA will host an in-person screening on Friday, September 30th at 4:30 p.m. in the Farber Forum (Jewett Hall). UMA-Bangor will host a screening at the same time in 105 Eastport Hall. The live Q & A will include both campuses and be moderated by Chelsea Ray, Professor of French and Comparative Literature at the University of Maine at Augusta. The filmmakers and documentary stars will be present for the Q & A.
These campus events are free and open to the public. This link may not be used by individuals or groups outside of the UMA community or shown in any other settings without the prior permission from the filmmakers. It was funded by the UMA Cultural Events Committee. Masks are optional, but encouraged.
On the Augusta campus, there will be light refreshments served in the Danforth Gallery after the event.
4:30-4:40 p.m. - Introductions
4:40-5:10 - Screening of film in the Farber Forum on the Augusta campus and 105 Eastport Hall on the Bangor campus
5:10-5:55 p.m. - Q & A with filmmakers and documentary stars
5:55-6:30 p.m. - Light reception in Danforth Gallery (Augusta campus only)
Note: we will not be able to accommodate virtual participants in the Q & A. Audience members on the Augusta and Bangor campuses will participate.
Directed by Jessamine Irwin and Daniel Quintanilla. Executive Producer is Julia Schulz. lecarrefourfilm.com
This virtual screening opportunity, in-person screening, and live Q&A event is licensed by the French Program at the University of Maine at Augusta and is intended solely for use by the UMA community including the Bangor campus (students, staff, faculty, alums, and associated parties).
For licensing inquiries, please contact theintersection2021@gmail.com
Here are campus maps for your information. The top one is the Augusta campus and the bottom one is the Bangor campus.
