How do the events shown in the movie 2081 compare to the events in the short story "Harrison Bergeron"?

Great
question! The film 2081 closely follows the plot and dialogue ofJrs short
story , but there are several differences.

The opening lines of the film
and story are identical. In both, they are used to introduce the dystopian society, the
rationale of handicapping for equality and the Handicapper General. However, in the film
version, much of the dialogue between characters is condensed to be grittier and more realistic.
Some of Vonneguts lines are flowery, such as Harrison claiming to be "Emperor of the
world." Most similar lines are cut from the film 2081.

Harrisons handicaps are also less visible. For example, he does not have the red
nose from Vonneguts story, and...