Director of 'Bruce Almighty' To Speak About New Film

Ever wonder what the mastermind behind the "Nutty Professor" is up to these days? Come to Boylston Hall from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on Thursday to see an advanced screening of "I AM," the newest work of Tom Shadyac, director of classic comedies such as "Bruce Almighty," "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective," and the "Nutty Professor."

The screening, to be held in Fong Auditorium, will be followed by a brief question and answer session with Shadyac. Slots are limited, so email HUTVevents@gmail.com as soon as possible to RSVP for the event.

"I AM," Shadyac's first foray into non-fiction, is, according to the documentary's official website, "a prismatic and probing exploration of the world, what's wrong with it, and what we can do to make it better." The film chronicles Shadyac's search for truth and meaning in life after a cycling accident nearly killed him in 2007.

Sanyee Yuan '12, executive of events and strategy for HUTV, strongly encouraged students to attend the screening and question and answer session. Yuan felt that the message of the film would resonate strongly with the lives and experiences of many undergraduates.

"It [the film] shows that sometimes what we are striving so highly for is not something we should care a lot about—we should care about the people around us," Yuan said. "It's funny that it's called 'I AM,' because the message that comes across is 'we are.'"