305 S. Campbell, Suite 101
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 429-0800
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After being shipwrecked with a magnificent horse off the coast of Africa in the 1940s, a boy bonds with the stallion, and trains him to race after their rescue. (G, 118 min.)
12:00 PM
These FREE screenings are part of MOXIE FLIX, a monthly series focusing on essential films for kids to see before they turn 13. This series was made possible by a grant from the Missouri Arts Council and the Springfield Regional Arts Council.
A thorough, spoiler-filled Parent’s Guide can be found here.
Teri Garr and Mickey Rooney star in this heartwarming adventure about a boy who forges a special friendship with a wild stallion after both are shipwrecked on a deserted island. [Park Circus]
Starring: Starring: Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney, Teri Garr
Director: Carroll Ballard
Genre: Action & Adventure, Kids & Family
"Special effects, explosions, or CGI: none of these come close to a horse in full flight for pure excitement."
— Dorothy Woodend, The Tyee (British Columbia)
"Children of all ages can appreciate its simple, dialogue-light storytelling, while adults will relish it as ... a breathtaking piece of filmmaking."
— Austin Trunick, Under the Radar
"The Black Stallion is a magical fable that basks in shimmering imagery, innocent wonder and the romantic longings that we thought Hollywood had left behind in the '50s."
— Michael Blowen, Boston Globe
"It does what the middle section of Terrence Malick's 'The Tree of Life' does too: It makes us kids again in the sense that everything we see feels rich, thrilling and most of all new."
— Matt Prigge, Metro
"Visually, the picture is stunning. Few still photographs can match the splendour of shot after shot in this movie. The story and characters are remarkable as well, a delight for viewers of any age."
— Tom Huhn, Washington Blade
