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2081: Film Adaptation of "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut
by billy pilgrim Tuesday, Apr 23 2013, 1:27pm
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A short film adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's Harrison Bergeron -- 2081 depicts a dystopian future in which, thanks to the 212th Amendment, 'indefinite detention, presidential kill lists' and the unceasing vigilance of Police and Intelligence Agencies the talented and exceptional are forced into uniformity and "finally made equal...." -- a conservative wet-dream!

The strong wear weights, the beautiful wear masks and the intelligent wear earpieces that fire off loud noises to keep them from taking unfair advantage of their brains. It is a poetic tale of triumph and tragedy about a broken family, a brutal government, and an act of defiance that changes everything.

Featuring an original score performed by the world-renowned Kronos Quartet (Requiem for a Dream) and narration by Academy Award Nominee Patricia Clarkson (Far From Heaven, Goodnight and Good Luck), 2081 stars James Cosmo (Braveheart, Trainspotting), Julie Hagerty (Airplane!, What About Bob?) and Armie Hammer (The Social Network).

In these times of permanent war, lock downs and police saturation, this film adaption is highly recommended:

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Harrison Bergeron -- Kurt Vonnegut

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