2081: Everyone will finally be equal.

[JoshLowry]

http://www.finallyequal.com/

Looks like an interesting movie.

[Vessol]

Meh, the name already is making me skeptical on its quality, considering the fact that no matter how idealistic it is, everyone will never all be "equal".

Edit: Wrote before I saw the trailer. Seems pretty Ayn Rand-ish. I approve.

[Rael]

They made Harrison Bergeron in to a movie already, I seem to remember it was pretty good. I hope this one is too.

[zach]

Who knows, an imminent crash (psychological, socio-cultural, financial) might indeed help us to realize that beneath our labels, beliefs, and affiliations, we are all human, and that's what makes us equal.

Right now, some are more equal than others.

[eOs]

Based on the short story Harrison Bergeron by celebrated author Kurt Vonnegut, 2081 depicts a dystopian future in which, thanks to the 212th Amendment to the Constitution and the unceasing vigilance of the United States Handicapper General, everyone is finally equal... The strong wear weights, the beautiful wear masks and the intelligent wear earpieces that fire off loud noises to keep them from taking unfair advantage of their brains. It is a poetic tale of triumph and tragedy about a broken family, a brutal government, and an act of defiance that changes everything.

Featuring an original score performed by the world-renowned Kronos Quartet (Requiem for a Dream) and narration by Academy Award Nominee Patricia Clarkson (Far From Heaven, Goodnight and Good Luck), 2081 stars James Cosmo (Braveheart, Trainspotting, Narnia), Julie Hagerty (Airplane!, What About Bob?) and Armie Hammer (Justice League).

This film was made possible by a generous grant from The Moving Picture Institute and its donors.



edit:this looks awesome

[Original_Intent]

Looks promising.

[zach]

Based on the short story Harrison Bergeron by celebrated author Kurt Vonnegut, 2081 depicts a dystopian future in which, thanks to the 212th Amendment to the Constitution and the unceasing vigilance of the United States Handicapper General, everyone is finally equal... The strong wear weights, the beautiful wear masks and the intelligent wear earpieces that fire off loud noises to keep them from taking unfair advantage of their brains. It is a poetic tale of triumph and tragedy about a broken family, a brutal government, and an act of defiance that changes everything.

Featuring an original score performed by the world-renowned Kronos Quartet (Requiem for a Dream) and narration by Academy Award Nominee Patricia Clarkson (Far From Heaven, Goodnight and Good Luck), 2081 stars James Cosmo (Braveheart, Trainspotting, Narnia), Julie Hagerty (Airplane!, What About Bob?) and Armie Hammer (Justice League).

This film was made possible by a generous grant from The Moving Picture Institute and its donors.



edit:this looks awesome

holy shit, this makes me excited.

[Steeleye]

Finally, something that looks like it's worth the admission price.

[zach]

wait, this "equality" has a negative connotation..

even more interesting.

[Brassmouth]

Looks good, but its not a movie, it's a short film.

Its only 25 minutes long. :(

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2081_(film)#Production

[reagle]

Harrison Bergeron
by Kurt Vonnegut (1961)
http://instruct.westvalley.edu/lafave/hb.html

from imdb

[someperson]

I like the movie concept :)

[ChaosControl]

Needs to be a couple hours, not 25 minutes. 25 minutes would be way too fast paced.

Really I'd prefer a miniseries. I like these kind of stories.

[Andrew76]

Yes, this looks promising, even if it's a short film. Hell, it's based off a short story.
The real zinger for me is the premise, ie: fine, you think everyone should be equal? Here's how it'll end. Whether or not you accept the weights, masks and earpieces they must wear as metaphors or not, the idea is still the same: The end result of all collectivist (statist, socialist, communist, fascist) systems.
Oh how the left "loves" mankind!

If it's films like these that finally pave the way for a mega trilogy version of "Atlas Shrugged," then I'm 100% for it.

Expect people who flatly deny the moral superiority of Capitalism, freedom and liberty to walk away with their minds unchanged. But, perhaps I'm too cynical.

Very much looking forward to this.

[literatim]

I love dystopias, this will be great.

[misterx]

Damn! They stole my idea. I was going to make this into a movie one day with my own twists.

[literatim]

Damn! They stole my idea. I was going to make this into a movie one day with my own twists.

Nothing is stopping you. This is the second time this story has been turned into a film.

This one seems to be sticking to the original story. A more realistic one would use drugs to weaken and dumb down people.

[Liberty Star]

http://www.finallyequal.com/

Looks like an interesting movie.


There is danger in too much equilism is this is true, I'd rather live in 2009 :)


Based on the short story Harrison Bergeron by celebrated author Kurt Vonnegut, 2081 depicts a dystopian future in which, thanks to the 212th Amendment to the Constitution and the unceasing vigilance of the United States Handicapper General, everyone is finally equal... The strong wear weights, the beautiful wear masks and the intelligent wear earpieces that fire off loud noises to keep them from taking unfair advantage of their brains. It is a poetic tale of triumph and tragedy about a broken family, a brutal government, and an act of defiance that changes everything.

[Optatron]

everybody will be equal EXCEPT FOR THE PEOPLE WHO ENFORCE THE RULES TO KEEP PEOPLE EQUAL.

[Optatron]

wait, this "equality" has a negative connotation..

even more interesting.

equality can be both negative and positive, which is the point of the movie, both extremes are not the best of worlds.

[RSLudlum]

Here's the Showtime movie "Harrison Bergeron"

Harrison Bergeron (1995) (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-175006468841636088&ei=Vi1ISv-yFajkrALI1qSiDQ&q=Harrison+Bergeron&hl=en)

[Reason]

is the new version posted online anywhere?

[Danke]

is the new version posted online anywhere?

Don't know if this is full version (only ~27 minutes)

http://vidreel.com/video/NTk0NDI3/

[nayjevin]

Chandler Tuttle is doing 2081 and apparently worked on this too:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indoctrinate_U

[Baptist]

Weak ending. I was hoping for a revolution.

[Vessol]

Have you all seen the made for TV version? Really good IMO, even though it doesn't follow the book.

[Reason]

Here's the Showtime movie "Harrison Bergeron"

Harrison Bergeron (1995) (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-175006468841636088&ei=Vi1ISv-yFajkrALI1qSiDQ&q=Harrison+Bergeron&hl=en)

Holy Shit I just watched this whole thing.

It's amazingly good! :eek:

[Vessol]

Holy Shit I just watched this whole thing.

It's amazingly good! :eek:

That it is. That it is. The movie has a lot of charm to it. Sean Astin is an awesome actor too.

[purplechoe]

I remember seeing the trailer on "Stossel", he had the makers of it on... here it is...

YouTube - Stossel - February 11, 2010 - Pt 5 of 6 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgQGgpak0uY)

[hugolp]

Great short movie.

[TheEvilDetector]

Equally miserable and hopeless.

[jclay2]

The title of the thread made me think of that one simpson's episode: "Gay President in 2084"

You can watch the movie here: htt p://zshare.net/video/72659210b5549339/

[nobody's_hero]

A more realistic one would use drugs to weaken and dumb down people.

We have a government that over-paid people to destroy perfectly good used cars.

Be careful when deciding what absurdities are more realistic when talking about the future policies of our goverment. ;)

[Captain Bryan]

Here's the Showtime movie "Harrison Bergeron"

Harrison Bergeron (1995) (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-175006468841636088&ei=Vi1ISv-yFajkrALI1qSiDQ&q=Harrison+Bergeron&hl=en)

This movie is amazing.

[The Patriot]

Seems like a good film. Rarely do any anti-egalitarian films come out. I will probably go see it. I think it is an accurate portrayal of the kind of society we are moving towards.

[jkr]

man, that'll get your hackles up...

[angelatc]

That it is. That it is. The movie has a lot of charm to it. Sean Astin is an awesome actor too.

I usually hate all actors that I recognise by face, but I really like Sean Astin.

[dr. hfn]

I saw it at the ISFLC and it was awesome, def buy it!

[QueenB4Liberty]

What a good movie. I'll watch the longer one later.

[FrankRep]

Rush - The Trees ( Song about Equality )

YouTube - Rush - The Trees (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqnU5vqNH88)

[Todd]

the films based on a story by Kurt Vonnegut. Wasn't he a socialist?

[dr. hfn]

It would be great if they provided every YAL and SFL Chapter with a copy of the dvd to play on their campus!

[Cowlesy]

I bought this DVD and it was worth it.

It is a great short story (and short DVD).

I hope Tuttle and Halversson build on this movie and do more pictures.

[Theocrat]

I'll be 100 years old in 2081! :eek:

[Cowlesy]

I'll be 100 years old in 2081! :eek:

Never thought about it that way. Shit I'll be 6 feet under haha

[Vessol]

the films based on a story by Kurt Vonnegut. Wasn't he a socialist?

Really?

Kind of ironic that he influenced some of the most libertarian films to date..

[Aden]

bump. I watched this back in 2009, and randomly thought of it over dinner tonight.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKHzFWkH0Po&feature=player_embedded

[Evangelical_Protestant]

Everyone is already equally sinful. But as for human cooperation, it only gets better and better in times of prosperity, but in hard times people revert to the law of the jungle.

[BrittanySligar]

yep, we'll all be equal alright.. equally deep in the ground lol

[Cowlesy]

//

[FrankRep]

Rush - The Trees


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWHEcIbhDiw

[Occam's Banana]

the films based on a story by Kurt Vonnegut. Wasn't he a socialist?


Really?

Kind of ironic that he influenced some of the most libertarian films to date..

George Orwell was a socialist, too.

Socialists are wrong about a great many things - but not all of them are idiots or fools.

[belian78]

Holy Necro Batman! LOL

I highly recommend both the newer short story and mosreso the older Sean Astin version, great flicks.

[VoluntaryAmerican]

George Orwell was a socialist, too.

Socialists are wrong about a great many things - but not all of them are idiots or fools.

He was also strongly influenced by Communism and Anarchism when he was involved in the Spanish Civil War. (Almost died for it)

He was also strongly influenced by his time spent as a police officer in Burma.

I think Orwell was a "Truth seeker". I wouldn't label him as a Socialist or a Cop, etc.
because I think his philosophy was ever evolving as he learned and explored life.

[mport1]

Based on the short story Harrison Bergeron by celebrated author Kurt Vonnegut, 2081 depicts a dystopian future in which, thanks to the 212th Amendment to the Constitution and the unceasing vigilance of the United States Handicapper General, everyone is finally equal... The strong wear weights, the beautiful wear masks and the intelligent wear earpieces that fire off loud noises to keep them from taking unfair advantage of their brains. It is a poetic tale of triumph and tragedy about a broken family, a brutal government, and an act of defiance that changes everything.

Featuring an original score performed by the world-renowned Kronos Quartet (Requiem for a Dream) and narration by Academy Award Nominee Patricia Clarkson (Far From Heaven, Goodnight and Good Luck), 2081 stars James Cosmo (Braveheart, Trainspotting, Narnia), Julie Hagerty (Airplane!, What About Bob?) and Armie Hammer (Justice League).

This film was made possible by a generous grant from The Moving Picture Institute and its donors.



edit:this looks awesome

Sounds incredible. I hope it turns out good so it will be seen by a large audience.

[Voluntary Man]

Looks good, but its not a movie, it's a short film.

Its only 25 minutes long. :(

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2081_(film)#Production

well, it WAS a short story -- only about 6 pages long, if i recall correctly.

[Voluntary Man]

SOLD!

http://www.finallyequal.com/trailer.html