Neirud Film Screening

Neirud unearths the lost legacy of a mysterious woman who once defied social norms and cultural boundaries. When filmmaker Fernanda Faya discovers that her late aunt—known only as Neirud—had a secret past as Gorilla Woman, a controversial wrestling persona in an underground all-female Brazilian circus troupe, she embarks on a personal journey through forgotten archives and fractured family memories. Through its rich historical lens, the film becomes a powerful educational resource on marginalized communities and the transformative power of storytelling.

Directly after the screening:

Please join us for a Q&A with the filmmaker, Fernanda Faya. She will discuss the making of Neirud as well as her current projects.

Trailer: https://docuseek2.com/pr-neirud

Running Time: 72 minutes

Please be advised:

The Newport Theater is up a flight of stairs with no elevator, but access to a Genesis portable mobile stairlift (rated up to 400 pounds) is available. Please email [email protected] advance of your arrival to coordinate entry and sign a waiver (required by our landlord).

There are four single-stall non-gendered restrooms available onsite.

All entrants must comply with the Newport Safety Policy

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The Newport Theater, 956 West Newport Avenue, Chicago, United States

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