Children's Film Festival: The Love Bug, Doctor Dolittle (1967), Babe, and many more!

August 16-21
Children’s Film Festival

Tuesday, August 16
11am: Doctor Dolittle
1:30pm: Babe
4pm: The Iron Giant
7pm: The Muppet Movie

Wednesday, August 17
11am: The Love Bug
1:30pm: The Muppet Movie
4pm: Babe
7pm: The Black Stallion

Thursday, August, 18
11am: The Muppet Movie
1:30pm: Doctor Dolittle
4pm: The Black Stallion
7pm: The Love Bug

Friday, August 19
11am: The Black Stallion
1:30pm: The Iron Giant
4pm: The Love Bug
7pm: Babe

Saturday, August 20
11am: The Iron Giant
1:30pm: The Black Stallion
4pm: The Muppet Movie
7pm: Doctor Dolittle

Sunday, August 21
11am: Babe
1:30pm: The Love Bug
4pm: Doctor Dolittle
7pm: The Iron Giant

Doctor Dolittle
Fed up with human patients, the dogged Doctor Dolittle (Rex Harrison) switches specialties -- and species. After learning to speak hundreds of animal languages, he takes to the high seas as a world-famous veterinarian in search of the Great Pink Sea Snail. Set in Victorian England, this family-friendly musical is based on Hugh Lofting's classic children's tales. The film won Oscars for Best Song and Best Effects.
Original Release Date: December 19, 1967
Running Time: 2 hours 32 minutes
MPAA Rating: NR


Babe
Director Chris Noonan's tale of precocious piglet’s struggle to fit in and become a champion sheepherder won the hearts of audiences and critics. Nominated for seven Academy Awards (including Best Picture), Babe won the Visual Effects Oscar, and everything from farmer Arthur Hoggett (James Cromwell) to the multitude of farm animals to the humble, edgy script is remarkably appealing for kids and adults alike.                        
Original Release Date: August 4, 1995
Running Time: 1 hour 29 minutes
MPAA Rating: G

The Iron Giant
Description: In rustic 1957 Maine, 9-year-old Hogarth finds a colossal but disoriented robot, and the two form a strong bond of friendship. Before long, however, a government agent is on their trail -- and he's intent on destroying the automaton. This beautifully rendered parable based on British poet Ted Hughes' feted short story features the voices of Jennifer Aniston, Vin Diesel, Harry Connick Jr. and Cloris Leachman.                        
Original Release Date: August 6, 1999
Running Time: 1 hour 26 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG

The Black Stallion
Adapted from the children's book by Walter Farley, this exquisitely filmed animal-lovers' treat follows a boy named Alec (Kelly Reno) from shipwreck to winner's circle with the stunning horse that befriends him. Mickey Rooney was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role as a trainer who encourages Alec to race with the stallion after the boy and his horse are rescued from a desert island and returned to their home.                        
Original Release Date: October 17, 1979
Running Time: 1 hour 58 minutes
MPAA Rating: G

The Love Bug
Description: Washed-up race car driver Jim Douglas's (Dean Jones) career gets a boost when he begins driving a peppy Volkswagen Beetle. But Douglas soon realizes "Herbie" the VW literally has a personality of its own, and it is responsible for the first-place finishes! Herbie and his crew race across California to get even with a crooked car dealer in this classic live-action Disney tale that spawned several sequels and was the highest grossing film of 1969.
Original Release Date: March 13, 1969
Running Time: 1 hour 48 minutes
MPAA Rating: G

The Muppet Movie
After deciding to pursue a career in acting, Kermit the Frog goes on a cross-country trek to find fame in Hollywood. Along the way, he meets Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and the rest of the Muppets cast, and voilà, the Muppets are born. This classic slice of Jim Henson magic also finds everyone chipping in to help Kermit evade the evil Doc Hopper (Charles Durning), who wants Kermit to be his "spokesman" for his Frog Leg restaurant chain.                        
Original Release Date: June 22, 1979
Running Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
MPAA Rating: G