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Spring Break Film Series offers free daily screenings, popcorn in Park City

PARK CITY, Utah — Families looking for a low-key way to spend Spring Break can head to the Park City Library next week for a lineup of free, family-friendly films presented each afternoon.

In partnership with the library, the Park City Film Spring Break Film Series will feature daily screenings at 4 p.m. in the Jim Santy Auditorium, with free admission and complimentary popcorn. While registration is encouraged, organizers say it is not required.

The weeklong lineup offers a mix of inspiring true stories, animated favorites, and classic family films. The follow film synopsis are provided by Park City Film:

Monday, April 13th – “The Eagle Huntress,” Rated G, 101min at 4pm – trailer
Aishol-pan, a 13-year-old girl, trains to become the first female in 12 generations of her Kazakh family to become an eagle hunter and rises to the pinnacle of a tradition that has been handed down from father to son for centuries.

Tuesday, April 14th  – “The Lorax,” rated PG, 87min at 4pm – trailer
Twelve-year-old Ted lives in a place virtually devoid of nature; no flowers or trees grow in the town of Thneedville. Ted would very much like to win the heart of Audrey, the girl of his dreams, but to do this, he must find that which she most desires: a Truffula tree. To get it, Ted delves into the story of the Lorax, once the gruff guardian of the forest, and the Once-ler, who let greed overtake his respect for nature. Based on the book by Dr. Seuss.

Wednesday, April 15th – “Song of the Sea,” rated PG, 93min at 4pm – trailer
Ben and his little sister Saoirse—the last Seal-child—must embark on a fantastic journey across a fading world of ancient legend and magic in an attempt to return to their home by the sea. The film takes inspiration from the mythological Selkies of Irish folklore, who live as seals in the sea but become humans on land. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

Thursday, April 16th – “Annie (1982),” rated PG, 127 min at 4pm – trailer
An orphan in a facility run by the mean Miss Hannigan, Annie believes that her parents left her there by mistake. When a rich man named Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks decides to let an orphan live at his home to promote his image, Annie is selected. While Annie gets accustomed to living in Warbucks’ mansion, she still longs to meet her parents. So Warbucks announces a search for them and a reward, which brings out many frauds. Nominated for two Academy Awards.

Friday, April 17th – “Little Amélie or the Character of Rain,” rated PG, 78 min at 4pm – trailer
Amélie is a little Belgian girl born in Japan. Thanks to her friend, Nishio-san, the world is full of adventure and discovery. On her third birthday, an event changes the course of her life. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

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