Dirty Gardener: The Newark Museum's Youth Cinema

June 29 @10:30 am @The Newark Public Library
July 1 @1 pm @Newark Museum
Ages 4–12
Global Wonders
Children will learn about African-American culture in this interactive adventure, featuring a mix of animation, live-action footage and original songs. Discover the art of Horace Pippin, music of Louis Armstrong, achievements of Jackie Robinson and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and more. 56 minutes

July 6 @10:30 am @The Newark Public Library
July 8 @1 pm @Newark Museum
Ages 4–12
Chato and the Party Animals
Chato's friend, Novio Boy, has never had a birthday party, and doesn't know when his birthday is. So Chato, being a good friend decides to throw him one—a "pachanga," and everyone is invited—including you! 10 minutes

Incredible Voyage of Bill Pinkney
Narrated by Bill Cosby, this documentary tells the story of the first African-American to sail around the world, and Bill Pinkney's high seas adventures from Boston to Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, Brazil, South Africa, Tasmania and Uruguay. 45 minutes

July 13 @10:30 am @The Newark Public Library
July 15 @1 pm @Newark Museum
Ages 4–12
I Lost My Tooth in Africa
Story of a young girl who loses a tooth while visiting her father's family in Africa. In the African tradition, the girl places the tooth under a gourd and, in return, gets two chickens from the Tooth Fairy. Emmy Award-winning PBS children's series, Reading Rainbow. 30 minutes

Lincoln and Douglass
In celebration of Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday in February 2009, we present this story of the unusual friendship between two great American leaders. At a time when racial tensions were high and racial equality was not yet established, Lincoln and Douglass formed a strong bond over shared ideals. 12 minutes

An Apple for Harriet Tubman
Children will learn about the life of Harriet Tubman, including the significance of apples for this remarkable American. The program follows Tubman's life from the hardships that she endured as a child slave through her escape to freedom and her legendary role as a conductor on the Underground Railroad to her life as a freewoman in upstate New York. 12 minutes

July 20 @10:30 am @The Newark Public Library
July 22 @1 pm @Newark Museum
Ages 4–12
Cliques, Phonies & Other Baloney
This animated program offers helpful suggestions on how children can dare to be different, keep an open mind about others and remain true to themselves. 30 minutes

Garrett's Gift: The Story of Garrett Morgan
Narrated by Queen Latifah, this animated program tells the story of African-American inventor Garrett Morgan and his struggle to discover his talent. Years later, Garrett achieves his dreams as he introduces the world to his many wonderful inventions, including the traffic signal. 19 minutes

The Hunterman and the Crocodile
Traditional West African folktale about the importance of living in harmony with nature. 10 minutes

July 27 @10:30 am @The Newark Public Library
July 29 @1 pm @Newark Museum
Ages 5 & up
The Story of Ruby Bridges
Learn about six-year-old Ruby Bridges' difficult first months at an all-white elementary school in New Orleans. 12 minutes

The Lion's Drum
An African hunter discovers a lion playing a magic tree stump deep in the jungle and must convince the villagers of what he has seen and heard. 23 minutes

Obara & The Merchants
In this animated adaptation of the traditional Nigerian folktale, a powerful hunter returns home to find some unexpected dinner guests. 8 minutes

July 29 @1 pm @Newark Screens on Springfield Ave.
PG
The Longshots
True story of Jasmine Plummer (KeKe Palmer) who, at the age of eleven, became the first female to play in the Pop Warner football tournament in its 56-year history. 2007, 95 minutes

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