"It’s dazzling and terrifying, a guide to a political movement that has been gathering steam for decades and shows no signs of letting up." - Sam Adams, Slate
"A vital film." - Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter
In 1949, George Orwell finished what would be his last and most renowned novel, 1984. Juxtaposing images from Orwell’s life— from his political awakening to his death at 46 from tuberculosis— against chilling archival and contemporary footage of political violence, social unrest, and global warfare, ORWELL: 2+2 = 5 underscores just how prophetic Orwell’s literary warnings about totalitarianism really were. With his latest work, Raoul Peck (I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO) has crafted a radicalizing documentary, continuing Orwell’s loud and clear warning about the rise and spread of totalitarianism. Siskel Film Center exclusive.
Awards & Nominations
Nominee - Golden Eye, Cannes Film Festival
The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu