Family Flicks Film Series: Matilda
Hammer Museum, Billy Wilder Theater
Based on Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s novel, Matilda tells the story of a remarkable girl born into a family of self-absorbed brutes, played by the deliciously campy Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman, who fail to recognize the pint-size wonder in their midst. When she finds a kindred spirit in her teacher, they take on their tormentors in this charmingly offbeat—and slightly dark—fairy tale. (1996, dir. Danny DeVito, 35mm, color, 102 min.)
UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Hammer Museum have teamed up for a matinee screening series of new and classic family-friendly films from around the world.
Recommended for ages 9+
All ages are welcome. Feel free to take a break with infants and toddlers in the theater lobby.
Event Date: Sunday, Sep. 11, 11 a.m.
Venue: Hammer Museum, Billy Wilder Theater
Price: Free
The Hammer is located at the corner of Westwood and Wilshire boulevards in Westwood Village, three blocks east of the 405 freeway’s Wilshire exit.
Parking is available under the museum.