Set in a dystopian future, Metropolis story follows Freder, the son of the city's mastermind, whose love for a working-class woman leads him to the city's unpleasant underbelly. Metropolis is often cited as one of the first science fiction feature films, opening the door to the hundreds of movies in the genre that exist today. This is just one screening in our Silent Movie Mondays series at the Balboa Theatre. Join us at this historic theatre and be transported back a century ago, when audiences cheered, the organ roared to life, and silent films glow on the big screen. Learn more at sandiegotheatres.org. Initial Listing and Description provided by Ticketmaster.