Family Film Series

Titles and Dates

AUGUST 31 - HARRIET THE SPY (1996)

The film adaptation of Louise Fitzhugh's bestselling children's novel, about Harriet, an independent, intelligent girl whose aspiration to become a writer ultimately lands her in some very hot water...Encouraged by her sharp nanny, Harriet secretly begins writing about her observations of the world around her.

SEPTEMBER 28 - THE NEVERENDING STORY (1984)

In this charming fantasy, Bastian, a lonely schoolboy alienated from his father and bullied by his classmates, retreats to an attic where he becomes engrossed in a book entitled THE NEVERENDING STORY. It is the tale of a magical kingdom appropriately named Fantasia, since it is a world born of human fantasies. Bastian is drawn, literally, into the pages of the story.

Older Titles and Dates

SEPTEMBER 30 - RETURN TO OZ (1985)

Dorothy Gale has recently come back to Kansas from the land of Oz is now almost back to perfect health since the incident of the tornado, only she cannot get that wonderful place out of her head. She talks frequently about it and cannot get any sleep at night. Dorothy is rescued by a mysterious girl who leads her back to the Land of Oz for a new adventure...

OCTOBER 28 - RIKKI-TIKKI-TAVI (1975)

Orson Welles narrates this fine animated feature based on Rudyard Kipling's story about a brave mongoose who saves his English family from two deadly cobra snakes.

NOVEMBER 25 - ANNE OF GREEN GABLES (1934)

Based on Lucy Maud Montgomery's novel about a young orphan girl who steals the hearts of a lonely Canadian couple with her spirit and lively imagination. Max Steiner provides the warm musical score. Shirley assumed her character's name for her professional identity.

DECEMBER 30 - EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS (1977)

Christmas is approaching in Frogtown Hollow, and Emmet Otter and his Ma hope to buy gifts for each other. They decide to compete in the Frog Town Hollow Talent Contest in order to win money. Kermit the Frog hosts this classic Muppet musical Christmas tale, based on the book by Russell & Lillian Hoban, with original songs from master tunesmith Paul Williams.