Persepolis. Courtesy of Photofest
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Great Adaptations
May 21July 3, 2011School’s almost out, but it’s always a good time to hit the books. Here are some of the best adaptations of recent years, combining great literature with big-screen entertainment. There’s something for all ages, including Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer and A Little Princess for children five and up, and excellent versions of True Grit and Scott Pilgrim for tweens and teens.
Organized by Rachael Rakes, Assistant Curator of Film
SPECIAL PREVIEW SCREENINGJudy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer
Saturday, May 21, 1:00 p.m.
ScreeningPersepolis
Saturday, May 28, 1:00 p.m.
ScreeningPersepolis
Sunday, May 29, 1:00 p.m.
ScreeningFantastic Mr. Fox
Saturday, June 4, 1:00 p.m.
ScreeningFantastic Mr. Fox
Sunday, June 5, 1:00 p.m.
ScreeningA Little Princess
Saturday, June 11, 1:00 p.m.
ScreeningA Little Princess
Sunday, June 12, 1:00 p.m.
ScreeningTrue Grit
Saturday, June 18, 1:00 p.m.
ScreeningTrue Grit
Sunday, June 19, 1:00 p.m.
ScreeningScott Pilgrim vs. the World
Saturday, June 25, 1:00 p.m.
ScreeningScott Pilgrim vs. the World
Sunday, June 26, 1:00 p.m.
ScreeningFlipped
Saturday, July 2, 1:00 p.m.
ScreeningFlipped
Sunday, July 3, 1:00 p.m.