Films at PhxArt: The Social Network

In 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programmer Mark Zuckerberg began work on a new concept that eventually turned into the global social network known as Facebook. Six years later, Mark is one of the youngest billionaires ever, but his unprecedented success leads to both personal and legal complications when he ends up on the receiving end of two lawsuits, one involving his former friend.

Nominated for 8 Academy Awards and winner of 3 including Best Screenplay the film is considered one of the best films of the 2010’s and appeared on over 70 critics best of lists. See it on the big screen before the followup The Social Reckoning hits theaters in October.