UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies and the Burke Lectureship on Religion & Society, in partnership with Digital Gym Cinema, proudly announce the third season of the Burke Revival Film & Discussion Series. Returning to UC San Diego Park & Market’s Digital Gym Cinema, the acclaimed series continues its mission to explore profound ethical, spiritual, and societal questions through powerful works of cinema.

Each screening includes a guided post-film discussion led by Rev. Scott Young, spiritual advisor and film scholar, who curates the series and fosters community dialogue that connects the films to our shared contemporary struggles.

Synopsis: Brazil (1985) is a dystopian black comedy film directed by Terry Gilliam, starring Jonathan Pryce as a low-level bureaucrat who escapes his monotonous, nightmarish world through daydreams of being a hero, only to get caught in a web of bureaucracy and mistaken identity when he tries to help a woman from his dreams. Known for its unique visual style, dark humor, and anti-totalitarian themes, the film is a satirical look at a futuristic society choked by red tape, featuring a cast that includes Robert De Niro, Kim Greist, and Michael Palin.