This tense and uplifting tale illustrates barriers women face while seeking an education in Mozambique. Sophia, an aspiring medical student, receives no moral or financial support from her family. When an error in judgment leaves her vulnerable to ruin at the corrupt school, her female colleagues help her fight patriarchy. 2006, Mozambique/Portugal/France, in Portuguese with English subtitles, 35mm, 80 minutes.
The Sunday, April 15 screening of Another Man’s Garden will be introduced by Fernando Arenas, Associate Professor, Spanish and Portuguese Department, University of Minnesota