Family Day at the Film Festival
The Virginia Film Festival treats young movie goers to a full day of flicks and fun at the Paramount Theater and on the Downtown Mall. It's a come-one, come-all cornucopia of family entertainment that includes a trio of screenings in the Paramount along with an array of interactive events for all ages. The screenings include:
• Pixar Shorts - A collection of short animations from the revolutionary studio, including Luxo, Jr., For the Birds, Tin Toy, and others. (10am)
• A 20th Anniversary presentation of Disney's The Little Mermaid - A rare chance to see Ariel, Sebastian, Ursula, King Triton, and the rest of the undersea favorites come to life on the big screen. (11:30am)
• More Than a Game - An inspirational documentary that follows NBA megastar LeBron James and his Ohio friends from the start of their athletic careers through their highly-publicized high school careers and his ascension to his current status as international icon. It's a moving tale about friendship, determination, loyalty, and a coach who made it his job not just to win games, but to build men.(1:30pm)
Meanwhile, on the mall, kids are treated like true stars with events like their own "Red Carpet Walk " (complete with clamoring paparazzi); green screen technology that puts kids in the middle of the action; debuts of films by members of the Young Filmmakers Academy and Lighthouse; special exhibits (and free admission from 1-3pm with VFF ticket stub) at the Virginia Discovery Museum; a sneak peek at this year's Sprout Film Festival (hosted by PREP/Parent Resource Center), and musical guests form the Music Resource Center. 982-5277.
