Opening Day
June 14, 2008
The Theater
Liane Levetan Park at Brook Run
4770 North Peachtree Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338
All films included in Opening Day Cost
June 14, 2008
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Runtime: 90 min. (All Ages)
Dr. Dolittle 4: Tail To The Chief
In this new and funny Dr. Dolittle Film, Maya Dolittle applied to vet school, but she’s finding that getting accepted is a lot tougher than expected! She has to do something to impress the acceptance committee at the school. When the President of the United States needs her help to work with out-of-control First Dog, she discovers that she can use her amazing ability to talk to animals to help the president and the country. Starring Kyla Pratt and Peter Coyote.
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Runtime: 30 min. (Ages 5-12)
Jane and the Dragon
In this wonderfully animated program children will learn about friendship and commitment. This story takes place in the medieval times, and a girl name Jane is training to become a knight. She is friends with a funny dragon. When the dragon becomes sick, Jane risk her life to save his.
3:00 p.m.
Special Screening (Teens)
A collection of independent short films and videos produced by Teens.
Free Film Screening
DeKalb County Public Libraries
At each screening, children will discuss and learn media literacy concepts.
Monday, June 16 1:30 p.m.
Gresham Public Library
2418 Gresham Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 244-4374
Two Educational & Entertaining Programs
Max’s Words Ages 3 -6
Max's big brothers won’t share their collections of stamps and coins. Then Max starts a collection of his own made up of words. One word leads to another, and suddenly Max discovers he has a story worth telling and sharing! Artfully narrated by T.R. Knight with music by Jerry Hunt.
The Alphabet Show Ages 3 - 6
In this creative program children will learn the gateway skills to reading and writing. Using live action and colorful animation, children will learn letter sounds, letter blending and rhyme. The cast is multicultural and multigenerational.. This program is produced by kindergarten teacher, Robin Thompson, and original music by Tom Shader and performed by the Gentlemen of Jazz.
Saturday, June 21 2:00 p.m.
Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library
4316 Church Street
Tucker, GA 30084
(770) 270-8234
Jacob Two-Two Ages 5-12
With five brothers and sisters, you’ve got to be a little different just to get some attention! By saying everything twice, Jacob has found a way to be heard in his family. In this animated program, Jacob goes on a great adventure after he discovers a great book in the library.
Monday, June 23 10:30 a.m.
Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library
4316 Church Street
Tucker, GA 30084
(770) 270-8234
Jane and the Dragon Ages 5-12
This animated program is designed to teach children about friendship and commitment. This story takes place in the medieval times, and a girl name Jane is training to become a knight. She is friends with a funny dragon. When the dragon becomes sick, Jane risk her life to save his.
Saturday, June 27 2:00 p.m.
Wesley Chapel-William C.. Brown Library
2861 Wesley Chapel Road
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 286-6980
Knights of South Bronx . Ages 12-18
(Based on a true story) Middle-aged and recently unemployed, Richard Mason (Ted Danson) decides to return to his first love: teaching. He finds a job as an inner-city schoolteacher teaching fourth grade. Richard discovers a way to reach out to his skeptical students through the game of chess. Against all odds, he inspires his students to become champions, not only at chess, but in life! Ted Danson gives a compelling performance in this heroic, heartwarming story. Co-starring Keke Palmer and Malcolm David Kellery
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