Gattaca
Release Date
1997
Film Synopsis
In a dystopian future that prizes ideal DNA above all, a genetically inferior man assumes the identity of a superior one in order to pursue his lifelong dream of space travel.
In the not-too-distant future, a less-than-perfect man wants to travel to outer space. Society has categorized Vincent Freeman (Ethan Hawke) as a genetically inferior "in-valid," and he has become one of the underclass of humans that are only useful for menial jobs. He decides to fight his fate by purchasing the genes of Jerome Morrow (Jude Law), a perfect genetic specimen. He assumes Jerome's identity and joins the Gattaca space program, where he falls in love with Irene (Uma Thurman). Just when Vincent is finally scheduled for a space mission, a Gattaca officer (Gore Vidal) is killed and the police begin an investigation, jeopardizing his secret.
Past Programs
2012
Real Art Ways, Hartford, CT
2013
The Nickelodeon, Columbia, SC
2014
Belcourt Theatre, Nashville, TN
2016
Moxie Cinema, Springfield, MO
2017
The State Theatre, Modesto, CA
2018
The Art Theater, Champaign, IL
2019
Milwaukee Film, Milwaukee, WI
2021
Ragtag Cinema, Columbia, MO
2023
The Grand Cinema, Tacoma, WA
2024
California Film Institute, San Rafael, CA
Upcoming Programs
Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline, MA