Bridgehampton. 1998. USA. Directed by John Canemaker. 7 min.
This lyrical, personal study of Canemaker’s Long Island garden through the seasons is accompanied by an original jazz score by Fred Hersch.
Distant Islands. 1981. Canada. Directed by Bettina Matzkuhn Maylone. 7 min.
Using an animation form that employs embroidery, quilting, and other fiber techniques, this film celebrates the simple delights of summer sailing trips that the filmmaker made as a child with her parents in rural British Columbia.
Where the Wild Things Are. 1973. USA. Directed by Gene Deitch. 8 min.
Adapted from Maurice Sendak’s picture book of the same title, this is the story of what happens when young Max makes mischief and is sent to bed without his supper.
Big Drive. 2011. Canada. Directed by Anita Lebeau. 9 min.
In an era before in-car movies and video games, four sisters squeeze into the back of the family car for a long journey. While the parents keep a steady watch on the road ahead, restlessness gradually gives way to mayhem in the car’s close quarters. Just before the ride becomes unbearable, the sisters are inspired to combine their creative energy. Suddenly, the big drive becomes an even bigger adventure.
Enjoy live-action and animated short films, engage in discussions about what you saw, and try out follow-up activities in the Museum’s galleries.
Online registration is required. The program is $5 per person and includes free admission to the Museum.
Scroll down to the event listings for information about specific screenings.
Questions? Contact [email protected] or 212-708-9805.
Accessibility
The Cullman Education and Research Building entrance has a power-assist door.
Seating options include chairs with backs and armrests. Gallery stools, wheelchairs, and rollators are available by request at all Museum entrances, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Accessible family and all-gender restrooms are located in the mezzanine.
Guide dogs and other trained service animals are always welcome.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and live captioning (CART) are available for public programs upon request with two weeks’ advance notice. MoMA will make every effort to provide accommodation for requests made with less than two weeks’ notice. Please contact [email protected] to make a request for these services.
In order to serve visitors with hearing loss, Bartos Theater has induction hearing loops for sound amplification. During scheduled programs, visitors can turn their hearing aid or cochlear implant to T-coil mode to hear enhanced sound effortlessly. The loop system does not work with hearing aids without telecoil technology.
For more information on accessibility at MoMA, please visit [moma.org/visit/accessibility]/visit/accessibility). For accessibility questions or accommodation requests, please email [email protected] or call 212-708-9805.