- A short film adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's Harrison Bergeron, 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. Featuring an original score performed by the world-renowned Kronos Quartet (Requiem for a Dream) and narration by Academy Award Nominee Patricia Clarkson (Far From Heaven, Goodnight and Good Luck), 2081 stars James Cosmo (Braveheart, Trainspotting), Julie Hagerty (Airplane!, What About Bob?) and Armie Hammer (The Social Network).—Anonymous
- The year is 2081, and all people living in the United States are absolutely equal "in every which way"-they are equally smart, equally attractive, and so on. This is due to a series of amendments to the Constitution, restraining anyone who stands out, and to the vigilance of the United States Handicapper General.
- In the future of 2081, the United States has become "equal" thanks to new acts of the Constitution. Everyone with average intelligence, strength, and beauty are fine, while those of way above average skills are equipped with masks (beauty), heavy weights (strength), and an ear-splitting radio (intelligence). However, one young man who has the most way above average skills dares to challenge it all through an act of defiance.—Mr_Blue_Sky_from_1607
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