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BORN FREE
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Saturday, Feb 25, 2017 10:00 AM
A game warden and his wife face a wrenching decision when the lion cub they've raised becomes too big to keep in this family-friendly classic. FREE admission for kids!
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General Admission Children (12 and younger) - $0.00
General Admission Adult Matinee - $4.42

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The Picture Show Family and Children's Series presented by MidWestOne Bank

FREE Admission for Kids! Adults Only $5.*

"Beautifully shot, brilliantly scored by John Barry and sensitively staged by director James Hill, this charming adaptation of Joy Adamson's bestseller is one of the great animal films." -David Parkinson, Radio Times

"Casts an enchantment that is just about irresistible." -Vincent Canby, The New York Times

BORN FREE is the heartwarming true story of a British couple who teach their pet lioness how to survive in the wilds of the African jungles. Joy and George Adamson (portrayed by real-life married couple Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers) involuntarily domesticate several lions while living in Kenya. They keep one, named Elsa, until she is fully grown, and rather than turn her over to a zoo, they decide to train her to live like a wild animal so that they can release her into her natural habitat. Geoffrey Keen is a sympathetic government official who convinces the Adamsons that they should set Elsa free to avoid being ordered to place her in captivity. The film, based on Joy Adamson's book, is poignant and emotional without ever becoming banal or overly sentimental. The title song and film score both won Academy Awards.

Parental and film rating note: BORN FREE is PG rated by the MPAA (parental guidance suggeted). Common Sense Media recommends the film for ages 6+ -- read full CSM review.

* Children must be accompanied by an adult.



Series Info
Series:The Picture Show
Film Info
Rating:PG
Runtime:96 mins.
Director:James Hill
Year Released:1966
Production Country:UK, USA
Language:English