Iron Giant - Movies in Clark Park presented by University City District

Add to Calendar Event Has Passed 2021-08-20 19:00:00 2021-08-20 22:30:00 America/New_York Iron Giant - Movies in Clark Park presented by University City District <p>Bring the whole family out to enjoy the overlooked 1999 cartoon masterpiece The Iron Giant! Stay tuned for more information on activities and COVID-19 guidelines.</p> <p>Film screenings are fair weather only, and may be postponed or canceled if the ground is too wet.</p> <p>The movie will start at approximately 8:15 (when the sun sets completely). Come early with a blanket or chair to secure your spot!</p> <p>About this film: In this animated adaptation of Ted Hughes' Cold War fable from Oscar-winning director Brad Bird (The Incredibles, Ratatouille), a giant alien robot crash-lands near the small town of Rockwell, Maine, in 1957. Exploring the area, a local 9-year-old boy, Hogarth, discovers the robot, and soon forms an unlikely friendship with him. When a paranoid government agent becomes determined to destroy the robot, Hogarth and beatnik Dean McCoppin must do what they can to save the misunderstood machine. (Rated PG for mild language and fantasy action. Runtime 1 hour and 30 minutes).</p> <p>Thank you to Movies in Clark Park sponsors Philadelphia Federal Credit Union, SLICE, and The Irvine for their generous support of this series.</p> Iron Giant - Movies in Clark Park presented by University City District, 4301 Chester Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Bring the whole family out to enjoy the overlooked 1999 cartoon masterpiece The Iron Giant! Stay tuned for more information on activities and COVID-19 guidelines.

Film screenings are fair weather only, and may be postponed or canceled if the ground is too wet.

The movie will start at approximately 8:15 (when the sun sets completely). Come early with a blanket or chair to secure your spot!

About this film: In this animated adaptation of Ted Hughes' Cold War fable from Oscar-winning director Brad Bird (The Incredibles, Ratatouille), a giant alien robot crash-lands near the small town of Rockwell, Maine, in 1957. Exploring the area, a local 9-year-old boy, Hogarth, discovers the robot, and soon forms an unlikely friendship with him. When a paranoid government agent becomes determined to destroy the robot, Hogarth and beatnik Dean McCoppin must do what they can to save the misunderstood machine. (Rated PG for mild language and fantasy action. Runtime 1 hour and 30 minutes).

Thank you to Movies in Clark Park sponsors Philadelphia Federal Credit Union, SLICE, and The Irvine for their generous support of this series.