Event
Science on Screen: Point Break (1991)
Real Art Ways’ new season of Science on Screen® invites you to experience the creative pairing of a feature film and a thought-provoking talk from a notable area scientist. This year, we will be presenting this series at the Connecticut Science Center.
Film Synopsis:
After a string of bizarre bank robberies in Southern California, with the crooks donning masks of various former presidents, a federal agent, Johnny Utah (Keanu Reeves), infiltrates the suspected gang. But this is no ordinary group of robbers. They’re surfers, led by the charismatic Bodhi (Patrick Swayze), who are addicted to the rush of thievery. When Utah falls in love with a female surfer, Tyler (Lori Petty), who is close to the gang, it complicates his sense of duty.
3:00 pm: Dr. Natale Sciolino, UConn
3:30 pm: Screening of Point Break
About Dr. Natale Sciolino
Dr. Sciolino is the Assistant Professor of Physiology & Neurobiology at the University of Connecticut and led the Neural Circuits in Motivated Behavior research group. Her work focuses on understanding how central norepinephrine (NE) signaling regulates motivated behaviors, including the pursuit of reward and the avoidance of danger. Specifically, her research aims to identify the NE circuits and receptors involved in behaviors, such as feeding and responses to threat.
Science on Screen is an initiative of the COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE, with major support from the ALFRED P. SLOAN FOUNDATION.
