The Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination presents "Contact" (1997), adapted by Carl Sagan from his original novel and directed by Robert Zemeckis. Starring Jodie Foster and Matthew McConaughey, the film follows Dr. Ellie Arroway in her attempt to make first contact with extra terrestrial intelligence.

Join us for a screening of the film followed by a discussion with SETI (Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence) Institute Trustee Jill Tarter, and award-winning science fiction author David Brin.

Screening in Atkinson Auditorium, first floor of Atkinson Hall.

The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP for admission.

Doors open at 5:40PM.

Screening begins at 6:00PM.

For directions and maps visit:http://imagination.ucsd.edu/news/contact-screening-and-discussion-with-seti-institute-trustee-jill-tarter-and-author-david-brin/

Supported by UC San Diego, ViaSat, and the Ray Thomas Edwards Foundation.