In honor of its 20th anniversary, see CONTACT in 35mm, with an introduction by former SETI director Dr. Jill Tarter!
CONTACT (1997): In this adaptation of the Carl Sagan novel, Dr. Ellie Arroway (Jodie Foster) races to interpret a possible message originating from the Vega star system. Once first contact with an extraterrestrial intelligence is proven, Arroway contends with restrictive National Security Advisor Kitz (James Woods) and religious fanatics bent on containing the implications of such an event. An incredible message is found hidden in the signal, but will Arroway be the one to answer its call?
This very special presentation will be introduced by former SETI director (and Carl Sagan's inspiration for the character of Dr. Ellie Arroway!) Dr. Jill Tarter, who will also be signing copies of her new biography, “Making Contact.”
No passes accepted.