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The Black Stallion: Classics for Kids at the Millburn Library

Six Week Film Festival Presents: Classics for Kids

February 18 - 1pm

The Black Stallion

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1979, 117 minutes. Rated G; recommended for 7 and up

One of the rare movies that achieves a magical atmosphere. Seeing it is like being carried on a magic carpet; you don’t want to come down. (it may be the greatest children’s movie ever made.)  -Pauline Kael, NY Magazine

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Exquisitely filmed story of a young boy’s adventures with a magnificent black stallion – from a dramatic shipwreck to a racing championship. 

...with many precious moments, stunning cinematography by Caleb Deschanel, Rooney’s lovely performance as veteran horse trainer. Based on classic children’s novel by Walter Farley. - Leonard Maltin, NY Times

Full Schedule:

January 14:    Duck SoupJanuary 21:    The Red Balloon and White Mane
January 28:    Swiss Family RobinsonFebruary 4:    Born Free
February 18:  The Black Stallion
February 25:  The Secret of Roan Inish

Bring your own popcorn!

 

 


 

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