"There is no America. There is no democracy. There is only IBM, and ITT, and AT&T, and DuPont, Dow, Union Carbide, and Exxon."This film is 40 years old, and the above quote rings just as true today as it did back then. It is scary how pertinent this scarily-prescient film still feels today.
Directed by Sidney Lumet
Network
An acclaimed, rewatchable drama.
When veteran anchorman Howard Beale is forced to retire his 25-year post because of his age, he announces to viewers that he will kill himself during his farewell broadcast. Network executives rethink their decision when his fanatical tirade results in a spike in ratings.
Where to watch
4Network is showing in 3 cinemas in Los Angeles — next screening Thursday 30 July at 13:00 at The Frida Cinema.
Thursday, 30 July
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6What people say
good thing that instead of working in media I am [checks notes] unemployed
“He's saying that life is bullshit, and it is, so what are you screaming about?”
What is Network about?+
The film follows the descent and subsequent rise of a veteran news anchor whose public nervous breakdown becomes a rating phenomenon for a struggling network.
Who directed Network?+
Sidney Lumet, a prolific American filmmaker recognized for his career-defining work in 1970s social dramas, directed the film.
Has Network won any awards?+
Yes, the film won four Academy Awards, including Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Original Screenplay.














