The Intersection / Le Carrefour (Film Screening, Q&A and Reception)

The Intersection / Le Carrefour (Film Screening, Q&A and Reception)

Past and present immigrant experiences intersect in Lewiston, Maine, when Franco-American retiree Cécile and
Congolese asylum-seeker Trésor discover a sense of belonging thanks to their shared French language.
A film by Jessamine Irwin and Daniel Quintanilla
A free screening of the Lewiston-based documentary film, The Intersection / Le Carrefour, a project which received
the first ever Maine Heritage Film Grant by TV5 Monde/CIFF. The screening will include a lively Q&A featuring the
filmmakers, primary characters of the film and community leaders. The film will be followed by a reception located in
the Heritage Hall (beverages will be available for sale at the bar).
Saturday, October 16, 7-9:30pm
Performance Hall, Gendron Franco Center
46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME 04240

COVID PROTOCOLS
Due to COVID precautions, proof of full vaccinations will be required. Only 75% of capacity will be allowed in the Performance Hall. Audience members will be required to wear masks throughout the screening, Q&A and reception (except when eating or consuming
beverages).

The Franco Center is handicap accessible. Parking is included in the price of the ticket. Please consider making a
donation to the Franco Center by going to https://francocenter.org/donate/ or calling (207) 783-1585.
We are currently seeking sponsors for this event. If you would like to be a sponsor or are interested in hosting a
screening of The Intersection / Le Carrefour, please email theintersection2021@gmail.com or send a message to
www.lecarrefourfilm.com/contact
The film premiered in September 2021 at the 17th edition of the Camden International Film Festival.
Additional support for the film was provided by the Maine Humanities Council, Speaking Place, Alliance Française,
American Association of Teachers of French (Maine), New York University, Gaulin Family Fund.

Sponsored by: Mechanic Savings Bank; Hilton Garden Inn-Auburn Riverwatch

Season Underwriter: Maple Way Dental

Media Sponsors: Turner Publishing; Sun Journal; Uncle Andy’s Digest