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- Animals in the Movies
- Fall in love all over again with some of the silver screen’s most famous animal friends, from Babe and Benji to Lassie and the Black Stallion.
- Image Overload: How to Win the War for Your Children’s Eyes
- This fascinating presentation walks parents through the process of helping their children select films that
celebrate the power of good storytelling. - Great Female Sleuths in the Movies
- Tackle some of the greatest mysteries of classic and contemporary film with this thrilling peek at the best female detectives at the top of their game.
- Sweet Celluloid: Candy in the Movies
- Satisfy your sweet tooth while enjoying a fantastic collection of flavorful film clips–free candy for all audience members!
- Sweet Home Chicago
- Take a tour of the Windy City in this thrilling collection of movie clips from great Chicago classics, including
“The Untouchables,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” and “The Fugitive” peppered with fun facts and cool trivia. - The Immigrant Experience in Film
- Explore the ways in which filmmakers have recreated the thrilling and frightening experience of arriving in
America for the first time. - Food Around the World
- Experience a sampling of mouth-watering movie moments in this spectacular journey to tables around the world, from the finest feasts to the simplest gatherings. We’ll visit a Chinese chef, explore an Italian kitchen, take part in a Danish feast, and more!
- Great Cons and Brilliant Heists
- Watch the greatest masterminds devising the ultimate take downs in this pulse-pounding
presentation featuring a collection of exciting film clips! - Mountains in the Movies
- Soar to new heights with this cinematic walk in the clouds celebrating the majesty of mountains with a collection of film clips, from cliff-hanging action scenes to breathtaking musical numbers.
- Stars and Galaxies: A Cinematic Exploration of Space
- Travel to the farthest reaches of the galaxy with this dazzling collection of scenes from classic science fiction to contemporary space exploration films.
- Round Up: Greatest Westerns
- Saddle up with this fantastic collection of clips from iconic westerns, both new and old, peppered with interesting tidbits about the actors and filmmakers.