A Glitch in the Matrix

United States | 2020 | Rodney Ascher

The new nonfiction film from Rodney Ascher, director of Room 237 (about Kubrick’s The Shining), is an investigation of “simulation theory,” which posits that the world as we know it is not real but a computer simulation controlled—or played—by a super-intelligent, unknowable entity. Ascher dives down a rabbit hole of science, philosophy, and paranoia to explore this mind-bending idea, referencing Philip K. Dick, Minefield, and The Matrix along the way. His film also features visionary Oxford philosopher Nick Bostrom, who has popularized the “simulation hypothesis”. Cleveland premiere. Subtitles. 109 min.

A Glitch in the Matrix, a Cinematheque streaming exclusive, can be viewed online from 2/5 thru at least 3/11 via the link below. Doing so supports the Cinematheque. Screening fee is $12, and you have 72 hours to watch it. 

https://watch.eventive.org/aglitchinthematrix/play/6011d217988238009bf19c41