A documentary that feels like a thriller, Beyond Utopia is a gripping -- and frightening -- glimpse of life under oppression.
A suspenseful, riveting portrait of the lengths people will go to gain freedom, BEYOND UTOPIA follows various families as they attempt to flee North Korea, one of the most oppressive places on Earth, a land they grew up believing was a paradise. At the film's core is a courageous pastor, a man of God on a mission to help a mother reunite with the child she was forced to leave behind, and a family of five -- including small children and an elderly grandmother -- embarking on a treacherous journey into the hostile mountains of China. Leaving their homeland is fraught with unimaginable danger -- yet these individuals are driven to take the risk.
DETAILS
Doors open at 7 PM and the film starts at 7:30 PM.
Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and students, and $6 for Newtown Theatre members.
Tickets can be purchased only at the box office right before the film. All tickets are general admission.
Members, please be prepared to present your membership card at the door.