Programs For Young Audiences At The Colonial Theatre

Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 2pm

Spirited Away

Writer/Director Hayao Miyazaki’s tale of sullen ten-year-old girl Chihiro who, after a wrongturn, finds herself in the spirit world. When a witch turns her parents into pigs she must find a way to rescue them and return to the human world. Visually stunning, the film may not be as sunny as Miyazaki’s classic My Neighbor Totoro, but it is emotionally and intellectually rewarding (i.e., good lessons, happy ending). Winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. For ages 8+. 125 min. A beautiful Digital presentation.

Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 2pm

Song of the Sea

From the creators of the Academy Award-nominated The Secret of Kells comes a breathtakingly gorgeous, hand-drawn masterpiece. Based on Irish legend, the story tells of the last seal-child and her brother on an epic journey to save the world of magic and discover the secrets of their past. As enthralling for adults as it is for children young and old. Rated G. 93 min. A delightful Digital presentation sponsored by Mosaic Music Lessons.

Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 2pm

The Iron Giant

Director Brad Bird (The Incredibles, Jurassic World) beautifully blends traditional andcomputer-generated animation in this 1999 classic—a tale of Cold War paranoia, a young boy and the metal man (weapon?) from space he befriends. Rated PG. 86 min. This remastered, extended Signature Edition makes for a dazzling Digital presentation.

Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 2pm

Zarafa

A sumptuously animated and stirring adventure, and a throwback to the era of hand-drawn animation. Young Maki loosens the shackles that bind him and escapes into the desert night. He meets Zarafa, a baby giraffe—and and an orphan, just like him. Hassan, Prince of the Desert, takes them to Alexandria, where the Pasha of Egypt orders them to deliver the exotic animal to King Charles of France. A hot-air balloon adventure begins, but all the while Maki is determined to return Zarafa to her home. Rated G. 78 min. Splendid Digital presentation.

The Colonial entertains all ages and interests. Visit the theatre online for their full slate of events.