Age Range: 18

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The Breadwinner

From executive producer Angelina Jolie and the creators of the Academy Award®-nominated The Secret of Kells and Song of the Sea comes the highly-anticipated new feature based on Deborah Ellis’ bestselling novel. Parvana is an 11-year-old girl growing up under the Taliban in Afghanistan. When her father is wrongfully arrested, she cuts off her hair and dresses like a boy in order to support her family. Working alongside her friend Shauzia, she discovers a new world of freedom—and danger. With undaunted courage, Parvana draws strength from the fantastical stories she invents, as she embarks on a quest to find her father and reunite her family. — GKIDS
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Whale Rider: Special 15th Anniversary Screening

We are thrilled to share the 15th Anniversary Screening of Whale Rider with audiences who may have missed its first run. A moving tale of bravery, perseverance, and family, it features one of the fiercest Girls’ POV characters in recent memory. Don’t miss your chance to see this internationally acclaimed, award-winning feature (and its beautiful New Zealand backdrops) on the big screen.
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Jingle Jangle Q&A

Now available online! To watch the Q&A, click here. Writer-Director David E. Talbert and Producer Lyn Sisson-Talbert will join us for a live discussion to chat about the making of this adventurous film, give us a peek behind the scenes, and answer YOUR questions!
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Jingle Jangle

A musical adventure and a visual spectacle for the ages, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey is a wholly fresh and spirited family holiday event. Set in the gloriously vibrant town of Cobbleton, the film follows legendary toymaker Jeronicus Jangle (Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker) whose fanciful inventions burst with whimsy and wonder. But when his trusted apprentice (Emmy winner Keegan-Michael Key) steals his most prized creation, it’s up to his equally bright and inventive granddaughter (newcomer Madalen Mills) — and a long-forgotten invention — to heal old wounds and reawaken the magic within. From the imagination of writer-director David E. Talbert and featuring original songs by John Legend, Philip Lawrence, Davy Nathan, and “This Day” performed by Usher and Kiana Ledé, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey reminds us of the strength of family and the power of possibility.
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Coco Advanced Screening

In Disney•Pixar’s dazzling new film Coco, aspiring musician Miguel (voice of Anthony Gonzalez) teams up with charming trickster Héctor (voice of Gael García Bernal) on an extraordinary journey through the Land of the Dead. The all-new original film is directed by Lee Unkrich (Toy Story 3), co-directed by Adrian Molina (story artist Monsters University) and produced by Darla K. Anderson (Toy Story 3). Join us for this very special advance screening of Disney•Pixar’s Coco before it opens in theaters on Nov. 22.
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¡Viva Kid Flicks!

¡Viva Kid Flicks! celebrates the best Spanish-language short films from around the globe. These brilliant tales, with a range of kids’ perspectives, speak volumes in any tongue.

Please note this program is held over from the 2020 tour.
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Whale Rider

In a small village of coastal New Zealand, the male heir to the Maori Chief succeeds the title of the Whale Rider. But while Pai, at 12 years old, is the only available heir, the Chief refuses to acknowledge her as the rightful successor to the title because she is a girl. Instead, he looks to other boys in the village to train in their ancient traditions, in hopes that their future leader will be revealed to him. Pai must summon both grit and grace in order to claim her destiny. Winner of various awards from around the world (as well as a Best Actress Oscar nomination for young star Keisha Castle-Hughes), Whale Rider is a visually stunning film about family, tradition, and both embracing and challenging expectations.
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Japangle: Public Restrooms

This Prix Jeunesse award-winning episode of the acclaimed series is narrated by two puppet characters, Professor Arrow and his assistant Vector, who explore Japan through four angles—design, history, technology, and spirit—connected by an exuberant hilarity.
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Konigiri-Kun: Butterfly

Konigiri-Kun wants to keep precious things close, but sometimes the most beautiful thing of all is freedom.
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Angel’s Trumpet

The next step in the evolution of hummingbirds just may surprise you!
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C is for Cars

Get revved up and ready to get carried away with all things “C.”
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In Passing

An animator paints a dreamy portrait of kids in 1970s Hong Kong, as remembered by her parents.
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Orbit

Spinning drawings guide us along the flow of energy through our planet and let us ponder our place in the natural cycle.
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Selfish

A chef notices a group of special guests in the restaurant and decides to serve them some rather unusual signature dishes.
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The Golden Rule

Can you always do unto others, even when you strongly disagree with their beliefs?
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The Opposites Game

A classroom erupts and words become weapons—and new possibilities—as students grapple with a seemingly simple question.
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