2081 is an upcoming science fiction short film. It is directed and written by Chandler Tuttle. It is based on the short story Harrison Bergeron by author Kurt Vonnegut and stars James Cosmo, Julie Hagerty and Armie Hammer with narration by Academy Award Nominee Patricia Clarkson and an original score performed by the Kronos Quartet and Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra. According to film magazine Reel Suave’s Chief Editor, John Anthony, in the article "2081 - The film that is creating a small revolution" this movie has been "creating a lot of buzz on many film blogs." The film seems to take some of the concepts of Philip K Dick and P D James" and, "will hopefully join the ranks of Children of Men". The movie blog Filmonic also compares the film to Children of Men The following plot summary for the film was released on the film's website. “ Based on the short story Harrison Bergeron by celebrated author Kurt Vonnegut, 2081 depicts a dystopian future in which, thanks to the 212th Amendment to the Constitution and the unceasing vigilance of the United States Handicapper General, everyone is finally equal... The strong wear weights, the beautiful wear masks and the intelligent wear earpieces that fire off loud noises to keep them from taking unfair advantage of their brains. It is a poetic tale of triumph and tragedy about a broken family, a brutal government, and an act of defiance that changes everything."
2081 is an upcoming science fiction short film. It is directed and written by Chandler Tuttle. It is...
