G | 201 Mins | 1956 | DCP | US | D: George Stevens

Wealthy Texas cattle rancher Bick Benedict (Rock Hudson) and his Virginia-born wife Leslie (Elizabeth Taylor) clash over their differing views on race and land. Jet Rink (James Dean), a lowly ranch-hand, becomes an overnight oil millionaire. Giant explores the dramatic shifts in a Texas family’s fortunes, identity, and relationships against the backdrop of changing social and economic landscapes.

Dean’s portrayal of the conflicted ranch-hand earned him a posthumous Academy Award nomination.

‘Giant in size, giant in ambition, giant in the human emotions that are generated by the massive forces of nature and human development that make up the peculiarly American sub-nation, Texas, this picture readily takes its place with the handful of screen epics.’ – The Hollywood Reporter

The details
What: Screening of Giant
When: Sun 31 Aug 1:00 PM
Where: Arc Cinema, NFSA Acton
Cost: $12-16 (+$1.50 booking fee) via the NFSA website

Accessibility
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience film. We provide specialised equipment for a range of accessibility needs. Arc Cinema is fully wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 02 6248 2000 or email tickets@nfsa.gov.au