Science on Screen Film: Gattaca
Tickets: Cinema Arts Centre Members and CSHL employees $11 | General Public $16
When
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm EST
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Description
Science on Screen @ Cinema Arts Centre, co-presented with Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
Gattaca
In a not-so-distant future, society is divided by genetic perfection, where people’s worth is determined by their DNA. Vincent Freeman, born with a "flawed" genetic code, defies his predetermined fate and embarks on a risky mission to join a prestigious space program, secretly assuming the identity of a genetically superior individual. As Vincent’s deception unravels, he races against time to prove that destiny is not determined by genes but by human will.
After the movie, enjoy a live Q&A with CSHL Professor Dick McCombie, who will discuss “The Ethics and Science of Genetic Engineering.” Explore how advances in genetics are reshaping medicine, identity, and society, and consider the profound ethical questions surrounding our ability to alter life at its most fundamental level.