room resort for the afterlife. While having the minutest details
of his life examined courtroom style to see whether he over-
came his fears and made the most of his life, he falls in love
with the only other young person in the city, Julie. While she
looks certain to move up to “Citizen of the Universe” status,
Daniel’s apparently pitiful life appears to spell another trip
back to life on earth for him.
Viewing Suggestion:Watch Daniel who, after a lifetime of
giving in to his fears and at the end of the film, faces his fear
and pursues what he really wants — his newfound love, Julie.
Exercise: Remember a situation in your life when
you faced a fear and pursued something of which
you were afraid. You might want to try it again,
starting with something small and manageable.- I am not capable of pursuing my dreams.
Gattaca (1997)
Vincent longs to be an astronaut. He has all the right qualities,
save one: he was born the natural way. In this sci-fi thriller set
in the “not so distant future” only genetically engineered
humans get a chance to fulfill their destinies. Those born natu-
rally are considered imperfect and therefore are relegated to
menial tasks. But Vincent cheats the system, using a DNA bro-
ker to set him up with the fake identity of a genetically engi-
neered man. Armed with that false “self,” he earns a coveted
slot in the astronaut corps at giant space corporation, Gattaca.
But Vincent’s opportunity to launch on a mission to Saturn is
threatened when a flight director who opposes a corporate
scheme is murdered. Vincent finds he must use his naturally-
endowed wits to avoid being fingered and to achieve his dream.
Viewing Suggestion:Watch how Vincent first puts much
attention and energy into pretending to be a genetically perfect
person because he wants to be an astronaut. Later he achieves
his dream, applying genuine capacities and his authentic self
with determination.
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