Children of Men envisages a world one generation from now that has fallen into anarchy on the heels of an infertility defect in the population. The world’s youngest citizen has just died at 18, and humankind is facing the likelihood of its own extinction. Set against the backdrop of London torn apart by violence and nationalistic sects, the film follows disillusioned bureaucrat Theo (Owen) as he becomes an unlikely champion of Earth’s survival.

Presented with FREE ADMISSION by the College of Arts & Sciences’ Knowing the Future theme. Check out more films showing this semester as part of the Knowing the Future Series.

“Thrilling, important, and invigoratingly bleak, Children of Men is one of the very best movies to come out in 2006.” -Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly

“An audacious, exhilarating futuristic thriller.” -Ann Hornaday, Washington Post

“Despite the bleakness of its vision, Children of Men is also thrilling, both for its groundbreaking style (there are action sequences here unlike any filmed before) and its complex, vividly realized ideas.” -Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald

“This dystopian masterpiece of misery kept me wound up for hours after the credits rolled.” -Mark Rahner, Seattle Times

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109 MIN

From the team behind THE INVISIBLE WAR, comes a startling exposé of rape crimes on U.S. campuses, institutional cover-ups and the brutal social toll on victims and their families. Weaving together verité footage and first-person testimonies, the film follows survivors as they pursue their education while fighting for justice – despite harsh retaliation, harassment and pushback at every level.

When THE HUNTING GROUND is screened at The Athena Cinema in September, Ohio University will join the growing list of colleges and universities who want to join the ongoing effort to ignite change, ensure safety and demand justice on campuses across the country.

“An important film to see for parents, students and anyone involved with academia.” -Adam Graham, Detroit News

“Too few women (and men) have too little chance to share their stories. Dick’s film is a valuable spotlight.” -Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune

“You can read all the statistics you want, but there’s no substitute for bearing witness – especially in such overwhelming numbers.” -Chris Vognar, Dallas Morning News

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A PLACE TO LIVE chronicles the journey of seven brave individuals as they attempt to secure a home in Triangle Square, Hollywood, the nation’s first affordable housing facility for LGBT seniors. Since demand far exceeds the number of available apartments, a lottery system was set up to determine who would be selected. This film is a moving exploration of the applicants’ personal stories and the journey that brought them to the lottery and what the future might hold.

One night only, free admission! Sponsored by the School of Art + Design, The Interior Architecture Program, and the LGBT Center and featuring a talkback after the show with producer and Cincinnati native, Cynthia Childs.

“A warm and touching achievement that celebrates indefatigable spirit in the face of daunting obstacles.” -Phil Hall, Film Threat

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88 MIN

Sent from her foster home in the city one summer to a sleepy town by the sea in Hokkaido, Anna dreams her days away among the marshes. She believes she’s outside the invisible magic circle to which most people belong – and shuts herself off from everyone around her, wearing her “ordinary face”. Anna never expected to meet a friend like Marnie, who does not judge Anna for being just what she is. But no sooner has Anna learned the loveliness of friendship than she begins to wonder about her newfound friend… Based on the novel by Joan G. Robinson, When Marnie Was There is the newest film from Studio Ghibli, and the second feature film by Hiromasa Yonebayashi, the director of The Secret World of Arrietty.

Presented in English as part of our Art of World Animation Series!

“To those film lovers attuned to quiet moments and emotional nuance, this film has a shine all its own. The old-school hand-drawn animation celebrates sweeping landscapes and but also the telling detail, revealing character through spare gestures.” -Kerry Lengel, Arizona Republic

“There are moments of hushed magic here, of moonlit, seaside and tree-shadowed visual poetry, that rival anything Ghibli has ever created.” -Andrew O’Hehir, Salon

“Subtle, sometimes really sad and honest about the struggles of adolescence, ‘Marnie’ is a worthy last entry from Ghibli before the studio reportedly goes on hiatus.” -Sara Stewart, New York Post

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Under a baobab tree, an old man tells a story to the children around him: The story of the friendship between Maki, a little boy, and Zarafa, an orphaned giraffe. Hassan, Prince of the Desert, is instructed by the Pasha to deliver Zarafa to France. But Maki has made up his mind to do everything in his power to stop Hassan from fufiling his mission and to bring the giraffe back to its native land – even if it means risking his own life.

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78 MIN