The Rescue

10899 Wilshire Boulevard,Los Angeles CA 90024

19 January, 2022

Description

This retelling of the rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coaches from a flooded network of caves is edge-of-your-seat documentary cinema. From a sheer rock wall without a rope in Free Solo to the dark, flooded cave tunnels of The Rescue, documentary filmmakers Jimmy Chin and Chai Vasarhelyi specialize in transporting cinephiles to the most challenging environments on Earth. This retelling of the seemingly impossible collaborative rescue of 12 young boys and their soccer coaches from a flooded network of caves in Thailand is edge-of-your-seat cinema. Thanks to the perseverance of local families and authorities and the ingenious, courageous efforts of international cave divers and doctors, this became a miracle story for the ages. (Courtesy of National Geographic Films) (2021, dir. E. Chai Vasarhelyi & Jimmy Chin, color, 107 min.) A valid photo ID and proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (or negative PCR COVID-19 test within 72 hours) is required to attend the screening. Masks are also required. TICKETS $20 General Admission $10 Hammer Members with valid discount code. Become a member today, and get 50% off tickets now. Limit 2 tickets per customer. Seats will be assigned on a first come, first served basis on the night of each screening. Hammer members get priority seating. No late seating; any unclaimed tickets will be released at 7:20 p.m. No refunds and no exchanges. Post-screening guests are subject to change. ABOUT MOMA CONTENDERS The Hammer Museum proudly presents MoMA Contenders, The Museum of Modern Art’s renowned series of influential, innovative films from the past 12 months. Whether bound for awards glory or cult classic status, each of these films is a contender for lasting historical significance. The Hammer Museum is part of the School of the Arts and Architecture at UCLA, and offers exhibitions and collections that span classic to contemporary art, as well as programs that spark meaningful encounters with art and ideas. Through a wide-ranging, international exhibition program and the biennial, Made in L.A., the Hammer highlights contemporary art since the 1960s, especially the work of emerging and under recognized artists. The Hammer offers exhibitions, permanent collections, and nearly 300 public programs annually—including film screenings, lectures, symposia, readings, music performances, and workshops for families.