Malês & Discussion with João José Reis

Event date, time, and location

April 2, 2026

4:00–7:00PM

The Forum, Marvin Hall, 1465 Jayhawk Blvd

Event description

“Malês” (2025) is a historical drama set in 1835 Brazil. It follows a Muslim African couple who are kidnapped, separated, and forced to navigate the violence of slavery. They become involved in the Malê Revolt, the largest organized slave uprising in Brazilian history. Run time: 1 hr 54 min. After the film Professor João José Reis (Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Brazil) will discuss his research and work as the film’s historical advisor.

Co-sponsors: Center for Global & International Studies, KU International Affairs, Kansas African Studies Center, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Hall Center for the Humanities, Department of Religious Studies, Spencer Museum of Art, Department of Film & Media Studies, KU Department of History, School of Business, Department of African and African-American Studies, KU Libraries, and Department of American Studies