Orwell: 2+2=5

Join us when we visit the Roxie Theater to see director Raoul Peck's acclaimed new documentary, Orwell: 2+2=5. NOTE: Consider purchasing your tickets in advance at roxie.com, as this theater is quite small.

“George Orwell was one of the most radical and visionary authors of the 20th Century, whose 1940s novels, such as 1984 and Animal Farm, foretold a chilling, all-too-believable authoritarian future that has become scarily prescient in our modern era. Acclaimed director Raoul Peck (I Am Not Your Negro), working in collaboration with the Orwell Estate, seamlessly interweaves historical clips, readings from Orwell’s diary, cinematic references, and dynamic modern day footage to craft not only a definitive portrait of the writer himself, but an entirely fresh take on how remarkably relevant and prophetic his work has become. Featuring award-winning actor Damian Lewis as the voice of Orwell.”— Program notes

More info on the Roxie Theater: roxie.com

5:45 Meet at the Roxie Theater to purchase tickets and take our seats.
The film starts at 6:00.
8:00 After the film we will meet at Pancho Villa Taqueria (3071 16th St.) for conversation.