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Chicago's Invictus Theatre Company presents 'Network'

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The American Film Institute named Paddy Chayefsky's 'Network'​ one of the 10 best screenplays of all time.

CHICAGO — A groundbreaking film from the 1970s warned of the media's grip on American life, and now 'Network' is on stage in Chicago at the Invictus Theatre Company.The American Film Institute chose Paddy Chayefsky's 'Network' as one of the 10 best screenplays ever. The 1976 film explored the insane rants of an anchor hand at a struggling network told he was being let go. His crazed reaction skyrocketed ratings and mesmerized a weary American audience.

Add in that it's an election year, and add in the Shakespearean level of language,' said Charles Askenairzer, Artistic Director with the Invictus Theatre Company.

 

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