All Family Flicks screenings are free admission. Seating is first come, first served. The Billy Wilder Theater opens 15 minutes before each Family Flicks program.
Okja
U.S./South Korea, 2017
Mija and her grandfather live in harmony with Okja, a giant, loving, genetically modified “superpig” who was created as part of a secret experiment. When a corporation comes to reclaim Okja, Mija embarks on a perilous mission to save her loved one from a sinister corporate conspiracy. Replete with an all-star cast and stunning special effects, this heartfelt story from Academy Award winner Bong Joon Ho (Parasite) exposes the atrocities of factory farming, corporations and greed while centering a story of love, kindness and the ethical treatment of animals.
DCP, color, in English and Korean with English subtitles, 121 min. Director: Bong Joon Ho. Screenwriter: Bong Joon Ho, Jon Ronson. With: Tilda Swinton, Jake Gyllenhaal, Paul Dano, Seo-hyun Ahn.
Warning: Strong language and images of violence/slaughter throughout. Recommend for ages 15+.
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