We continue our partnership with Rich Pickings for their series of science and film events, which bring together filmmakers and scientists to explore various aspects of the human experience. View a list of all events in this series here.

A screening of ’70s masterpiece The Parallax View and discussion with experts in conspiracy theory psychology and cinema.

The Parallax View (Dir. Alan J Pakula, 1h38m, Cert 15)

Newspaper reporter Joe Frady (Warren Beatty) begins investigating the assassination of a presidential candidate from several years ago, and is drawn into a dangerous world of conspiracy and cover-up. Going undercover and assuming a new identity, he finds himself at the centre of a new and terrifying plot…

The screening is followed by a panel discussion on some of the themes in the film, and its political and creative context. Speakers include Prof. Karen Douglas, Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Kent, who studies the psychology of conspiracy theories and the social consequences of conspiracism as well as Dr David Archibald, Senior Lecturer in Theatre, Film and Television Studies at University of Glasgow.

Supported by a Wellcome Trust People Award.

Watch the trailer: