THE FLORIDA PROJECT

DECEMBER 19 – 24
THE FLORIDA PROJECT
Set on a stretch of highway just outside the imagined utopia of Disney World, The Florida Project follows six-year-old Moonee (Brooklynn Prince in a stunning breakout turn) and her rebellious mother Halley (Bria Vinaite, another major discovery) over the course of a single summer. The two live week to week at “The Magic Castle,” a budget motel managed by Bobby (a career-best Willem Dafoe), whose stern exterior hides a deep reservoir of kindness and compassion. Despite her harsh surroundings, the precocious and ebullient Moonee has no trouble making each day a celebration of life, her endless afternoons overflowing with mischief and grand adventure as she and her ragtag playmates—including Jancey, a new arrival to the area who quickly becomes Moonee’s best friend—fearlessly explore the utterly unique world into which they’ve been thrown. Unbeknownst to Moonee, however, her delicate fantasy is supported by the toil and sacrifice of Halley, who is forced to explore increasingly dangerous possibilities in order to provide for her daughter.
Dir. Sean Baker / 2017 / US / 115 min

“It’s one of the most effective, honest portraits of childhood you’ll ever see, and a touching, poignant snapshot of American life in 2017.” – Adam Graham, Detroit News

“’The Florida Project’ is – in nerve, guts, heart, and mind – one of the finest films of 2017.” – Ty Burr, Boston Globe

“Director Sean Baker crafts one of the best and toughest films about childhood ever and gives a never-better Willem Dafoe a clear shot at an Oscar.” – Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

SCREENING: 12/19 9:00PM; 12/20 9:00PM; 12/21 6:30PM; 12/23 4:00PM; 12/24 2:30PM
Tickets available at the box office 30 minutes prior to showtime.