Reading the World Paulo Freire in Angicos

In the beginning of the 1960s, Paulo Freire developed an adult literacy experiment that influences educational theories and practices all around the world until today. Beyond helping hundreds of rural workers to learn to read and write, it allowed them to better understand their social conditions and to actively participate in political life.

The Centre for the Study of Learning and Performance (CSLP) is proud to support the first screening of the documentary Reading the World: Paulo Freire in Angicos (2025, 70 min.) in Canada. Through historical accounts and reflections on Freire’s legacy, the film explores the transformative power of literacy and its enduring connection to social justice, human dignity, and democracy.

Organized by student affiliate Vitor Yano, the event will take place on December 11^th at 6 PM at J.A. DeSève Cinema. The screening will be followed by a discussion with the online participation of the film director Catherine Murphy. The audio will be in Portuguese, with English and French subtitles.

Seats are limited, so if you are interested reserve your spot now! 

The event is supported by:

• Centre for the Study of Learning and Performance (CSLP)
• Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education (CASAE-ACÉÉA)
• Department of Education Interdisciplinary Graduate Student Association (DOEIGSA)
• Association brésilienne au Québec (ABRAQ)
• Collectif interdisciplinaire pour la recherche et le développement sur l’éducation et la formation tout au long de la vie (CIRDEF)