Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Aero Theatre, Santa Monica
### **ABOUT THE FILM:** In one of his most legendary films, director David Lynch chronicles the intense emotional journey of a complex, lonely man and the dedicated surgeon who changed his life. John Merrick (John Hurt) was born with a horribly disfiguring congenital disease, and suffered the humiliation of being a sideshow freak. Only when London doctor Frederick Treves (Anthony Hopkins) rescues him does Merrick begin to regain the life of dignity and respect that everyone deserves. Based on a true story, the critically acclaimed, Oscar-nominated film has earned its place in cinematic history. Visually fascinating and historically relevant, Lynch has created a haunting masterpiece of compassion, beauty and ultimately, humanity. The film was produced by Brooksfilm, Mel Brooks’ production company. FORMAT: DCP DISTRIBUTOR: Janus Films COUNTRY: USA