Akira
- Thu, Sep 19
Midnight screenings happen at midnight the day listed. For example, if it says Saturday At Midnight, please arrive by 11:45pm Saturday night.
Row House Science On Screen Series is tackling the classic “Akira". *Tickets are regularly priced; Row House Film Club Members may use their free film pass! Akira's future has finally become present day! The 1988 film predicts life in Tokyo in 2019. Join us for a discussion with Professor Molly Wright Steenson from Carnegie Mellon University, who will be exploring the potential of Akira's science fictions becoming reality. Sit back and enjoy watching the film with all that you've learned in mind!
Director: Katsuhiro Ôtomo Run Time: 124 min. Format: Audio Amplification Available Release Year: 1988 Language: Japanese with English Subtitles
Starring: Hiroshi Ôtake, Kazumi Tanaka, Kôichi Kitamura, Mami Koyama, Michihiro Ikemizu, Mitsuo Iwata, Nozomu Sasaki, Tesshô Genda, Yuriko Fuchizaki
Set in 2019, Kaneda is a bike gang leader whose close friend Tetsuo gets involved in a top-secret government project known as Akira. On his way to save Tetsuo, Kaneda runs into a group of anti-government activists, greedy politicians, irresponsible scientists, and a powerful military leader. Considered one of the greatest films ever made.
Showtimes
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Friday, September 13th, @ 7:05 PM
Saturday, September 14th, @ 4:20 PM
Sunday, September 15th @ 12 PM
Monday, September 16th, @ 4:30 PM
Tuesday, September 17th, @ 2 PM
Wednesday, September 18th @ 12 PM and 7 PM
Thursday, September 19th, @ 9:15 PM
Row House Science On Screen Series is tackling the classic “Akira”.
*Tickets are regularly priced; Row House Film Club Members may use their free film pass!
Akira’s future has finally become present day! The 1988 film predicts life in Tokyo in 2019. Join us for a discussion with Professor Molly Wright Steenson from Carnegie Mellon University, who will be exploring the potential of Akira’s science fictions becoming reality. Sit back and enjoy watching the film with all that you’ve learned in mind!