Rosita

Rosita

Date: Tue 18 March 2008

'Horrific and heartbreaking, a must see piece of film making' Eye For Film

Directed by Barbara Attie and Janet Goldwater
Running time 58 mins

This event is part of our Behind the Screen series

In January 2003, news spreads throughout Central and South America that a nine-year-old Nicaraguan girl has become pregnant as the result of a rape. Rosita is the only child of illiterate campesinos working in Costa Rica as coffee pickers at the time of the assault. Fearing for their daughter's life and mental health, Rosita's parents are determined to obtain an abortion for their child.

Their quest pits them against the governments of Nicaragua and Costa Rica, the medical establishment, and the Catholic Church. When their story gains international media attention, the repercussions ripple across Latin America and Europe.

This is a Women's Action Network screening.

There will be a voluntary donation requested of £5.

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Event Type Film
Dedicated event Behind the Screen
Event venue Human Rights Action Centre, 17 - 25 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EA
Time 6.30pm
Price Free of charge
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