Alvin Straight, a 73-year-old, learns that his estranged brother, Lyle, is critically ill after suffering a stroke. Unable to drive, Alvin embarks on an epic journey from Iowa to Mt. Zion, riding on a lawn mower.

Based on a true story, and featuring an Oscar-nominated performance from Richard Farnsworth – The Straight Story may seem at first to be an outlier in the rest of Lynch's work, but it's a magnificent example of the way he elicits such emotion and depth from his characters. It's a generous and affecting portrait of the human need for family and forgiveness,

The Straight Story is screening part of a reRUN double-bill with The Elephant Man, which will play after a 15-minute interval. Separate tickets are required if you'd like to see both films!

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Part of David Lynch: Between Two Worlds – a major new season celebrating the life and work of this visionary artist.

The more individual films you see in this season the more money you save!

• See two different films, save 15%

• See three different films, save 20%

• See four or more different films, save 25%

Tickets must be purchased together in a single transaction for discounts to apply.

This offer works in conjunction with 16mm/35mm/70mm members and concession discounts, helping you save even more money. It does not include David Lynch 101, My Log has Something to Tell You or The Wizard of Oz – or work in conjunction with 15-25 members' discounts.