EVENT CAPSULE: 'The Cinema Society and First Look Studios Host a Screening of 'August', New York

Victoria Sagonis introduces the Cinema Society's premiere of 'August' in New York. She discusses the film's characters, focusing on the ambitious protagonist and his brother, and the dynamics of their company. The cast, including Austin, Josh, Adam, Scott, and Naomi, is praised. The script, capturing a pre-9/11 era of economic decadence, resonates with Victoria's personal experiences. Themes of hubris, triumph, and failure are explored, set against a backdrop of economic uncertainty.

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