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ARCadia Festival Of Ideas: Mars Attacks!

For the opening night of ARCadia Festival Of Ideas, The ARC transforms into a cinema for a screening of Tim Burton's cult classic, Mars Attacks!

ARCadia Festival Of Ideas: Mars Attacks!

About ARCadia Festival Of Ideas: Mars Attacks!

For our opening night, The ARC transforms into a cinema for a screening of Tim Burton's cult classic 'Mars Attacks!' (1996). The film will be followed by a discussion with Mars researchers and film experts to explore the movie's science, satire and cultural significance. Ack! Ack! Ack!

The film is rated PG-13, all children should be accompanied by an adult.

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