From the mind of acclaimed director and cinematographer (“Peter and the Farm,” “Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America”). Tony Stone comes “TED K,” a bracing, cinematic journey into the tortured mind of The Unabomber. And of course, that Unabomber is played by South African actor Sharlto Copley, known for his work with Neill Blomkamp in films like “District 9,” “Elysium,” “Chappie” and more. Copley’s also known for his dark comedic performances, but this one looks like it’s just plain dark.
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Here’s the official synopsis:
Ted K lives a life of almost complete seclusion in a simple wooden cabin in the mountains of Montana. But then this former university professor, who despises modern society and its faith in technology, becomes radicalized. What begins with local acts of sabotage, ends with deadly bomb attacks. To the outside world, Ted K becomes known as the Unabomber.
Based on Ted Kaczynski’s diaries and writings, Tony Stone’s film is a kaleidoscopic true crime journey into the life of one of America’s most complex and eccentric killers. It features a tour-de-force performance from Sharlto Copley, who portrays the complexity of this unique outsider, raging at the forces of both the inescapable technological society that plagues him and his inner demons.
A Super LTD Release will release “Ted K” in theaters and digitally on February 18.