HCST Movie Night: GATTACA
Genetic Determinism, Genetic Engineering, & Discrimination
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 · 5:30 - 8 PM
- Are we determined by our genes?
- Is genetic engineering ethical?
- Do we need to worry about genetic discrimination?
Come watch GATTACA and join in the discussion about these important issues. Discussion led by Jessica Pfeifer (UMBC HCST & Philosophy)
Vincent Freeman (Ethan Hawke) has always fantasized about traveling into outer space, but is grounded by his status as a genetically inferior "in-valid." He decides to fight his fate by purchasing the genes of Jerome Morrow (Jude Law), a laboratory-engineered "valid." He assumes Jerome's DNA identity and joins the Gattaca space program, where he falls in love with Irene (Uma Thurman). An investigation into the death of a Gattaca officer (Gore Vidal) complicates Vincent's plans.
Free HCST t-shirts will be given out to several lucky attendees
Popcorn provided
Open to all UMBC students, faculty, and staff.
Organized by the Human Context of Science & Technology. Co-Sponsored by the Department of Philosophy
