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Thirty years ago, aliens arrive on Earth -- not to conquer or give aid, but -- to find refuge from their dying planet. Separated from humans in a South African area called District 9, the aliens are managed by Multi-National United, which is unconcerned with the aliens' welfare but will do anything to master their advanced technology. When a company field agent (Sharlto Copley) contracts a mysterious virus that begins to alter his DNA, there is only one place he can hide: District 9.
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We call someone an "alien" to tell him he's different from us -- probably inferior -- and will never fit into our society, whatever his intentions and characteristics may be. We usually want him out of our sight, our hair, even our country. But in demonizing him, we dehumanize ourselves. (Full review)