Movie Night: Akira

31 years after World War III, Neo-Tokyo is beset with terrorists, revolutionaries, the army and the government. Lurking somewhere within this urban warzone, a strange messianic child named Akira might cause the end of the world? and only a gang delinquent bikers can attempt to stop him. A landmark film that paved the way for the anime?s growing popularity outside of Japan, Katsuhiro Otomo?s Akira remains a significant influence in the sci-fi genre. Come early for our monthly program of short films.