L’eau Life. 2007. USA. Directed by Jeff Scher. Begun as an experiment in animating water in motion, Jeff Scher uses watercolors to capture the feel of being in the water, intercut with images of water play—jumping, swimming, falling in, and climbing out. The film is a celebration of summer and the joy of being in the water. 3 min.
The Snowy Day. 1964. USA. Directed by Mal Wittman. Based on the Caldecott Award–winning book by Ezra Jack Keats, this film tells the story of a young boy named Peter and his experiences on a very snowy day. 6 min.
The Boy and the Snow Goose. 1984. Canada. Directed by Gayle Thomas. A boy finds an injured goose and takes it home to nurse it back to health. The film follows the pair as their friendship develops through the changing seasons. But what will happen when the chill winds of autumn arrive, and the goose’s flock begins its migration south? 11 min.
Beelines. 1999. Scotland. Directed by Rachel Bevan Baker. Sylvia inherits an apparently lifeless garden, but in the spring the garden and Sylvia come to life. She is a natural gardener—and beekeeper. A swarm settles in the garden and Sylvia is fascinated. She loves the bees and longs to enter their mysterious and beautiful world of Queen Bee, honeycomb, and bee dances. 7 min.
Enjoy new and classic family-friendly short films, engaging discussions, and suggestions for follow-up activities in the Museum’s galleries. This program is for individual families of up to two adults and up to three kids.
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Tickets: Free tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 10:00 a.m. on the day of the program at the information desk in the Education and Research Building, at 4 West 54 Street.
Contact: (212) 708-9805 or [email protected]
Accessibility: Sound amplification devices are available for all programs. All theaters are equipped with loop systems and are wheelchair accessible.