James & the Giant Peach

Friday, August 12, 2011 | 8 pm
1996/color/animated/79 min/rated PG
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Book: Roald Dahl; Scr: Karey Kirkpatrick, Jonathan Roberts, Steve Bloom; dir: Henry Selick; w/ Susan Sarandon, Paul Terry, Richard Dreyfuss.

An orphan with terrible aunts for guardians, befriends human like bugs who live inside a giant peach, who take the boy on a journey to New York City.
Hancock Park | Dorothy Collins Brown Amphitheater | Free, no reservations
Please note: This is not a Film Department Program. For more information, please contact educate@lacma.org

FAQ

Where are the films being screened?
In the amphitheater located in the park behind LACMA, accessible from 6th Street and the museum campus.

Is there seating?
The amphitheater has limited stadium-style seating. Bring blankets and low chairs to sit on the lawn. There is no reserved seating.

Can we bring blankets and chairs?
Yes! Low chairs and blankets are recommended.

Can we picnic?
Yes, bring your own dinner and popcorn or purchase something from LACMA's Plaza Cafe (open until 8:30 p.m.).

Are pets allowed?
Pets on a leash are allowed. Keep in mind that the event will be very crowded with lots of families and young children.

Where should we park?
Park in the Pritzker Parking Garage, on Sixth Street just east of Fairfax Avenue or the Spaudling lot on Wilshire Blvd. The charge is $10; vehicles entering after 7 pm park for free. There is also neighborhood parking (check the signs) and pay lots at the George C. Page Museum and Petersen Museum. Please note that the Page Museum parking lot closes at 10 pm.

What time should we arrive?
We recommend arriving around 7 p.m. The film will start at sundown between 8 and 8:30 p.m.

Are any films 3-D?
No, we are not screening any 3-D versions of the films.