From neurons to social relationships, tweets to trade agreements, literary structures to food webs, the idea of “connections” has become central to how we understand our world. Themester 2013 focuses squarely on the role of connectedness as a force in society and in our lives as unique individuals, partners, citizens, and members of a global community. The Series is sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences. All screenings in the series are free, but ticketed. The Social Network (2010) Directed by David Fincher September 9 - Monday - 7:00 p.m. This gripping fictionalized account of the creation of Facebook, the social networking site that has changed the way people interact, deals with the irony that its founding was mired in social dysfunction. Aaron Sorkin’s award-winning screenplay and David Fincher’s direction produce a witty, quick-moving drama about hurt and revenge, ambition and success, friendship and betrayal. Bernice Pescosolido (IU Department of Sociology) will introduce. (2K DCP. 120 min. Rated PG-13.) And the Band Played On (1993) Directed by Roger Spottiswoode September 16 - Monday - 7:00 p.m. Based on the best-selling book by Randy Shilts about the U.S. AIDS crisis of the early 1980s, the film explores the mixture of fear and denial in the gay community, early disregard in the American media, apathy by the U.S. government, and in-fighting among scientists regarding the discovery of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that leads to AIDS. It highlights both the networks through which disease spreads and the how the networks of problem solvers and policy makers can help and hinder each other. Bill Darrow, one of the scientific researchers depicted will introduce. (Digital presentation. 141 min. Rated PG-13.) The Hunt (2012) Directed by Thomas Vinterberg September 30 - Monday - 7:00 p.m. A child’s innocent lie is twisted and spread through a closely-knit community in this intense and thought-provoking film. Mads Mikkelson won Best Actor at Cannes for his portrayal of an embattled and once-respected man tried and judged in the court of public opinion. Danish philosopher and logician Vincent Hendricks, who works on social effects related to networks, will introduce. (2K DCP. 115 min. Rated R.) 28 Themester Tickets: (812) 855-1103