$2 Tuesday Summer Matinees at the Roxy Theater!
Wildlife Films for Families and young audiences!
Only $2 Each!
July 29, noon
Dipper (2000, 6 min)
Tsirlips (birds trill spelt in Finnish) is a nature documentary series for children aged 3-10. Uncle Elmeri, an old and wise dog-puppet, serves as the narrator and introduces the children to the wonders of the bird world.
In this part we will get acquainted with the DIPPER, a very specific arctic bird, which finds its food in the ice-cold brooks in Northern Europe. The underwater pictures are from the bird's genuine environment.
Golden Eagles and the Kazakh Hunters (2006, 52 min)
Falconry spread throughout Central Asia thousands of years ago, and the technique remains widespread today in Ulgii Province, thanks to the efforts of the nomadic Kazakh people. The traditional hunting companion of the Kazakhs is not the hawk but the giant golden eagle. The Golden Eagle Festival draws more than 60 hunters, each seeking to demonstrate his skill in the traditional hunting method. The program follows Manai, a two-time champion of the festival, as he teaches his son, Asylbek, the technique and attitude required of a competent eagle hunter. We see how eagles are captured and trained for hunting, and also witness the bond that grows between a boy and his father as they preserve the nomadic way of life on the steppes.
August 5, noon
Sports Stars: Extreme Animals (2008, 30 min)
On your marks, get set, go! Extreme Animals are off! Today it's the turn of the animal sports stars, they're all competing to become your favorite and earn their gold prize-a place in the Extreme Animals grand final! From super speedy cheetahs on the plains of Africa and tree-top gymnastics from a troop of Asian gibbons, to a surprisingly stinky weightlifter, and squirrels that fly! This is the animal Olympics and you are the judges! You are sure to be out of breath watching this lot!
Refuge: The Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge (2008, 3 min)
Refuge is set in the beautiful Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge in the Bitterroot Valley of Western Montana. With Vivaldi's melodic Summer-Allegro Non Molto playing, the viewer is show many occupants of the Refuge in their safe and natural environment. The birds, deer and butterfly are identified for the viewers' benefit. Bob Danley, Outdoor Recreation Planner for the Refuge, states concisely that public interest in and knowledge of wildlife is declining dramatically and the goal of the Refuge is to increase public use. The film is a subtle invitation to the public to take advantage of the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge and to renew its interest in wildlife.
Stranger in the Woods (2003, 23 min)
Journey deep into the woods and meet two snow drifts, Pierrre (who speaks with a bad french accent) and his friend Janine ( a singer at heart). Together Poerre and Janine will introduce you to their forest friends and reminisce about the time when a mysterious stranger came to vist. Just who is this stranger? Watch as live video blends with award - winning photography to tell the magical tale of animals reacting to a snowman who appears after a winter storm. children of all ages will enjoy the original music sung by Pierre, Janine and their furry forest friends.
August 12, noon
Saving Planet Earth: Cheetah (2008, 30 min)
CBBC launched a nationwide competition to find a group of children who care passionately about wildlife, giving them the chance to become part of the Saving Planet Earth Challenge Team. The seven lucky winners travel to far-flung corners of the world, spending two weeks in the wild with their favorite animals and reporting on the plights of some of our most endangered species. Adesh Sundarasan, age 11 from Buckinghamshire, travels to South Africa to look at the plight of the cheetah.
Small Talk Diaries: Changelings (2008, 14 min)
Changelings: Changing your appearance doesn't change who you are, but might help you make friends. Some very ugly insects talk us through the tricky business of shedding their skin to become something utterly different and spectacular, proving that beauty is often no more than skin deep. The bluebottle fly astounds us with his rapid transformation from yucky maggot to full blown blowfly - by inflating his head like a balloon. The dragonfly larva transforms from a creepy underwater predator to "king of the skies". Meanwhile the roach is disappointed that she doesn't get such a complete makeover as all the other characters in the show.
B is for Bunch (2008, 16 min)
B is for Bunch not only promotes an appreciation of African wildlife and their habitats, but it brings attention to a group of words called "collective nouns." With a focus on four to eight year olds, our narrator Logan Smith, age 7, adds humor and information as she introduces animal groups such as a "crash" of rhinos and a "pride of lions." In addition, there is music appropriate to the age as well. In fact preschoolers will likely want to jump up and dance as we journey through this adventure. In some cases we've blended wild animals with captive animals in order to weave a more complete story.
August 19, noon
White Falcon, White Wolf (2008, 50 min)- Shown in HD!
NATURE: White Falcon, White Wolf follows the intimate and surprising dramas of a pack of white wolves and a pair of stunning white falcons as they both struggle to raise families during a short summer on a remote island in the High Arctic. It's a new breeding season; the ice and snow which has blanketed the island for the last nine months is melting. Last season, the wolves had
just three cubs, and the falcons failed to rear any young. What might happen this year - our wolf is underground in a den, and our falcon is on eggs. What might make the difference? At times this film is moving - a young wolf gets it all wrong. This incredible story exposes the fragility of the ecosystem.
GOOD RIDDANCE! Termites: Attack of the Killer Echidna (2006, 5 min)
There must be a way to get rid of pests without poisoning the environment. A good way...GOOD RIDDANCE! created by Nick Hilligoss – the brilliant clay animator of TURTLE WORLD and the other films in the acclaimed BUNCH OF FIVES series – this film follows the exploits of Eco, the clean, green pest controller with a clever biological solution for every pest problem. But getting rid of pests the clean and green way isn't always easy; sometimes the solutions don't quite work out the way they should. But many times, if the problem is looked at in a new way, it can become part of the solution.
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718 S. Higgins Ave in Downtown Missoula on the Hip Strip. First Come First Served. Film selection may change without expressed notice. Films are chosen for younger audiences, generally Pre-K - 5th grade and may contain natural interactions of wildlife or traditional hunting methods. No refunds or rainchecks will be issued.
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