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In the not-too-distant future, a less-than-perfect man wants to travel to the stars. Society has categorized Vincent Freeman as less than suitable given his genetic make-up and he has become one of the underclass of humans that are only useful for menial jobs. To move ahead, he assumes the identity of Jerome Morrow, a perfect genetic specimen who is a paraplegic as a result of a car accident. With professional advice, Vincent learns to deceive DNA and urine sample testing. Just when he is finally scheduled for a space mission, his program director is killed and the police begin an investigation, jeopardizing his secret.
MPAA: Rated PG-13 for brief violent images, language, and some sexuality
Principal Cast: Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, and Jude Law
Director: Andrew Niccol
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- Be Realistic Gattaca
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As young Vincent dreams of becoming an astronaut, he is discouraged to find out that his genetic disadvantages will hinder his dream.
Themes: Science, Discouragement, Dreams, Parenting, Opportunity, Tough Love, Genetics, Weakness, Discrimination
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2:12
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- Swimming Challenge Gattaca
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In a game of chicken with his genetically superior brother, Vincent finally swims farther, leading him to believe that he can do anything.
Themes: Strength, Overcomer, Weakness, Hope, Challenges, Competition, Determination, Vulnerability, Epiphany
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1:39
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- So Close To Dream Gattaca
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When Vincent gets a job cleaning at a space station, he realizes how close–yet how far–he is from achieving his goal of becoming an astronaut.
Themes: Discrimination, Dreams, Potential, Ambition, Longing, Glass Ceiling, Genetics, Goals, Passion
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2:34
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- Still Interested? Gattaca
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After faking his identity and entering the space program with an excellent genetic profile, Vincent (now Jerome) chooses not to discriminate against Irene’s less-than-ideal genetic profile.
Themes: Genetics, Weakness, Vulnerability, Identity, Value
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2:07
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- It Is Possible Gattaca
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When a criminal investigation at the space program exposes Vincent as an identity thief, he reveals to Irene his true identity and tells her that he has already overcome his genetic imperfections.
Themes: Truth, Honesty, Identity, Possibilities, Value, Overcomer, Genetics, Hope, Misconception
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1:15
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