Julia Roberts, Sean Penn Host Screening for Brazilian Oscar Contender ‘Manas’: ‘It Will Change You’

Sean Penn, Julia Roberts, and John and Nancy Ross hosted a screening of Marianna Brennand’s debut film “Manas” on Saturday in Los Angeles.

The film, one of those vying to be the Oscar contender for Brazil, was introduced by Roberts and Penn, who serves as an executive producer. The screening was followed by a Q&A with Brennand, the film’s director, writer and producer, and its star, Dira Paes.

Related Stories Sean Penn and Julia Roberts with Marianna Brennand at the Los Angeles screening Courtesy of Phil Faraone, Getty Images

Roberts told the audience: “I am so

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