Lost and Found at the Movies: How to Survive Your Own Death

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ALOUD a program of LFLA

Mark Taper Auditorium - Central Library

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<h3>Monday, April 25th, 7:15PM</h3><h3><em>Lost &amp; Found at the Movies: How to Survive Your Own Death</em></h3><h3>Riley Stearns</h3><h3><em>In conversation with Gillian Wallace Horvat</em></h3><h3>ALOUD on FILM</h3>

<aside>Inspired by Riley Stearns’ dark comedy, DUAL, in which a woman miraculously recovers from a terminal illness only to be forced into a duel to the death with the clone she commissioned to comfort her loved ones, this program will examine representations on film of humanity’s dream of transcending its fragile mortality via cloning and the uploading of consciousness. Picking up where Cartesian philosophy and uncanny literature left off, filmmakers have used science fiction to expand the conversation of what transcending our bodies means to our understanding of individual identity and the logic of trying to live forever on a dying planet. We’ll look at decades worth of visionary science-fiction clips and end with an in-depth conversation with Riley Stearns about his cinematic inspirations and thoughts on the future of mankind. </aside>

<h3><em>Lost &amp; Found at the Movies is generously supported by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association</em></h3>

<blockquote>FAQs</blockquote><blockquote>About ALOUD</blockquote><blockquote>ALOUD is the Library Foundation of Los Angeles' series of bold, powerful programs and has been a key player in fostering the literary and cultural community of Los Angeles. ALOUD programs are Member-supported. Join the Library Foundation of Los Angeles for first access and discounts on ticketed events <a href="http://lfla.org/calendar" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</blockquote><blockquote>Where should I park?</blockquote><blockquote>We recommend taking public transportation. Parking for the Central Library is available at the Westlawn Garage at 524 S. Flower Street. If you park at the Westlawn Garage, 524 S. Flower Street lot, there is a $8 charge if you exit after 9 PM ($1 with Library card validation before 9 PM).<strong> Patrons can obtain validation upon presenting a valid library card at the Central Library's Information Desk (first floor) BEFORE the program. </strong> For more information, visit the <a href="https://www.lapl.org/branches/central-library/parkin" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Central Library’s website</a>. </blockquote><blockquote>How can I join the reception?</blockquote><blockquote>The complimentary reception following the program is limited to Members. Considering becoming a Member to join in on the fun, more info <a href="http://lfla.org/membership" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</blockquote><blockquote>What if a program is full? </blockquote><blockquote>You are welcome to come as a standby guest. Standby numbers are distributed one hour before the program on a first-come, first served basis. Admission is subject to availability.</blockquote><blockquote>Reservation policy for Free Programs</blockquote><blockquote>As this program is free of charge, it is our policy to overbook. In the case of a FULL program your free reservation may not guarantee admission. We recommend arriving early. Unclaimed reservations will be released to standby patrons at the start of each program.</blockquote><blockquote>How can I contact the organizer with any questions?</blockquote><blockquote>Contact the Public Programs office at programs@lfla.org or by calling 213.292.6254.</blockquote>

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