Series Title: Rise & Shine - Kūpuna Movie Mornings Date and Time: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Start Time: 11:30 AM Doors Open: 10:30 AM Runtime: 101 minutes Venue: Hawaii Theatre Address: 1130 Bethel Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 Film Screening: The Wizard of Oz (1939 film) “The Wizard of Oz” hardly needs an introduction. The debut 1956 television broadcast on CBS attracted an astounding 35 million viewers, and it is the most seen film in movie history according to the U.S. Library of Congress. Not surprisingly, "The Wizard of Oz" has been named America's favorite film of all time in numerous polls, while the National Endowment for the Arts and the Recording Industry Association named its signature tune, "Over the Rainbow," the greatest song of the 20th century. It is also one of the few films on UNESCO's exclusive Memory of the World Register. Based on a book by L. Frank Baum, “The Wizard of Oz” is the story of Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog, Toto, who find themselves mysteriously transported to the magical land of Oz after a tornado rips through their Kansas home. To return home, they must follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City and seek the help of a mysterious wizard. Assisting them on their trip are the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger), Tin Man (Jack Haley), and Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr). Opposing Dorothy is the vengeful Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton). Much like “Casablanca” (which Hawaii Theatre showed in September), many quotes from “The Wizard of Oz” have become part of the cultural landscape: “I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore,” “And your little dog too!,””Lions and tigers and bears! Oh my!,” “You've always had the power my dear,” “There’s no place like home,” and so on. Homages to the movie abound in pop culture, from the yacht rock classic “Tin Man” by America to David Lynch’s controversial film “Wild at Heart.” And what is Captain America referring to in the “I understood that reference” meme? A scene from “The Wizard of Oz.” Most of us have only seen “The Wizard of Oz” on television. Here is your chance to appreciate the Technicolor splendor of this beloved classic on the big screen courtesy of Hawaii Theatre and the Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundation’s Kupuna Movie Mornings. More Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_of_Oz The Hawaii Theatre and the Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundation are offering the community a film series to provide seniors and other cinema lovers an opportunity to enjoy a morning of camaraderie with coffee, snacks, and a classic movie. Over the course of the year, we’ll present this series and offer tickets on a “pay what you can” basis. Lobby opens at 10:30 AM with complimentary sponsored coffee! Showtime is 11:30 AM.