The Martian
Sloan Foundation Film
Release Date
2015
Film Synopsis
When astronauts mistakenly leave Mark Watney behind on Mars, the stranded visitor must use his wits, spirit, and scientific know-how to find a way to survive on the hostile planet.
During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit, and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring "the Martian" home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible, rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney's safe return. Based on the best-selling novel by Andy Weir, and helmed by master director Ridley Scott, The Martian was nominated for three Golden Globes.
Possible Topics
- The challenges and rewards of human exploration on Mars
Past Programs
2016
Robinson Film Center, Shreveport, LA
The Picture House, Pelham, NY
Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor, MI
Capri Theatre, Montgomery, AL
Bozeman Film Society, Bozeman, MT
California Film Institute, San Rafael, CA
Cinema Arts Centre, Huntington, NY
The Loft Cinema, Tucson, AZ
2017
Moxie Cinema, Springfield, MO
Media Arts Center San Diego, San Diego, CA
The State Theatre, Modesto, CA
Center of Science and Industry, Columbus, OH
MSP Film Society, Minneapolis, MN
2018
The Gem, Bethel, ME
Cable Car Cinema, Providence, RI
Honolulu Museum of Art, Honolulu, HI
Gorton Community Center, Lake Forest, IL
2019
Roxy Theater, Missoula, MT
Utah Film Center, Salt Lake City, UT
2020
Indiana University Cinema, Bloomington, IN
Ross Ragland Theater, Klamath Falls, OR
2021
Science Moab, Moab, UT
2023
Amherst Cinema, Amherst, MA
California Film Institute, San Rafael, CA
2024
Mesilla Valley Film Society, Mesilla, NM
Buskirk-Chumley Theater, Bloomington, IN
FilmScene, Iowa City, IA
Heartland Film, Indianapolis, IN
Taos Center for the Arts, Taos, NM