{"product_id":"nem-de-la-nem-de-ca-film-screening-conversation","title":"Nem de Lá, Nem de Cá: Film Screening + Conversation","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe joys and challenges of being an immigrant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does it mean to build a life far from home? How does immigration shape our emotions, identity, and sense of belonging?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us at Underscore Projects for a screening of \u003cem\u003eJean Charles\u003c\/em\u003e, followed by an open and welcoming conversation about the joys and challenges of the immigrant experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFacilitated by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cbernardes.com\/\" title=\"Celina Bernardes, clinical psychologist and psychotherapist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelina Bernardes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in mental health and a background in immigration studies, this gathering offers a space to reflect, share experiences, and connect with others who understand what it means to live between countries and cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe film screening and discussion will be in \u003cstrong\u003ePortuguese\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating space to express ourselves and connect in our own language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen: \u003c\/b\u003eSaturday - November 7, 2026 - 2:30-5:30pm \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(doors open at 2 PM; please arrive by 2:15 PM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere:\u003c\/b\u003e Underscore Projects - 1468 Dundas St W - 2nd floor - Toronto, ON M6J 1Y6 (Dundas\/Dufferin) (Please note that the gallery space is accessible only by stairs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTickets:\u003c\/b\u003e $15 per person - \u003cstrong\u003eLimited spots!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended age: \u003c\/strong\u003e16+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003escreening of\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eJean Charles\u003c\/em\u003e, a film that offers a starting point for reflecting on the immigrant experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA facilitated conversation with \u003cstrong\u003eCelina Bernardes \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ewelcoming space \u003c\/strong\u003eto share your thoughts and experiences, listen to others, or simply take it all in. Participation is always at your own comfort level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection in our own language:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both the film and the conversation will be entirely in \u003cstrong\u003ePortuguese\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating space for more natural and meaningful exchanges \u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecelebrating, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrengthening \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eour \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elanguage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eculture.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA cozy atmosphere:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our café will be open throughout the event, serving specialty coffee, tea, refreshing drinks, pão de queijo, esfihas and other Brazilian snacks and sweets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime to explore Underscore Projects' artwork on display and our selection of Brazilian books.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter the event, everyone is welcome to stick around, grab another drink from the café, check out the art, browse the books, and keep the conversation going.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Celina Bernardes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelina Bernardes is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in mental health. She graduated from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), where she also earned a Master’s degree in Psychoanalytic Theory, and later completed a Master’s degree in Social Work at the Université de Sherbrooke in Québec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer research focused on immigrant integration and the impact of the immigration process on mental health, exploring the challenges faced by those who leave their countries of origin and the communities that welcome them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince moving to Canada in 2007, Celina has worked in mental health in both Québec and Toronto, including supporting families of psychiatric patients and working with Francophone refugees. Today, she continues her work at the intersection of mental health and immigration at the Centre francophone du Grand Toronto and through her private practice, where she supports Brazilians living abroad.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotography\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotography and\/or video may take place during the event for documentation and promotional purposes. Images may be shared on Underscore Projects’ website and social media, as well as by the participating artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you do not wish to be photographed or have your image shared, please let us know when you arrive. We’ll do our best to accommodate your request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRefund Policy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAll tickets are final sale. If you are unable to attend, please contact us at least 24 hours in advance and we can transfer your ticket to a friend or someone you know.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupporting independent cultural spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUnderscore Projects is an independent, self-funded space, located in Little Portugal Toronto, created and run by Brazilians \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto bring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eart, creativity, and community\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e together. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough exhibitions, workshops, performances, and other creative projects, we aim to create a welcoming space for artists and the wider community. 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