Special screenings Sept. 9-15: Get a sneak peek at ‘Snowden’
Free Films
“A Shot in the Dark”
Inspector Jacques Clouseau at his funniest. Noon Sept. 9, KC Waldo Library.
“The Angry Birds Movie”
The backstory to those fowl tempers. KC’s Jason Sudeikis stars. 1 p.m. Sept. 10 and 6 p.m. Sept. 12, KCK Main Library.
“Saving Mes Aynak”
Archaeologist battles to save site in Afghanistan from demolition. 1 p.m. Sept. 10, Nelson-Atkins Museum.
“Star Trek: First Contact”
Adventures with Picard, Riker, Data and friends. 1:30 p.m. Sept. 10, KC Central Library.
“El Libro de la Selva”
Spanish version of “The Jungle Book.” 2 p.m. Sept. 10, KCK South Library.
“Confessions of a Nazi Spy”
FBI investigates German bad guys before WWII. 2 p.m. Sept. 11, North Independence Library.
“The Hunting Ground”
Documentary on rape on college campuses. 4 p.m. Sept. 13, UMKC Student Union Theatre.
“Looper”
Hit man’s target is himself. 6 p.m. Sept. 14, KCK Main Library.
“Elefante blanco (White Elephant)”
Two Catholic priests struggle against violence and corruption in Buenos Aires. 7 p.m. Sept. 15, Rockhurst University Arrupe Hall.
“Revenge of the Nerds”
Jocks get their comeuppance. Sundown Sept. 15, Cinder Block Brewery.
Special Screenings
“Ithaca”
Alex Neustaedter, who grew up in Prairie Village, stars in Meg Ryan’s directorial debut, a coming-of-age tale set during World War II. Opens today at Town Center.
“Happy Birthday”
Two friends’ shenanigans in Mexico take a turn for the worse. Town Center.
Bollywood:
“Baar Baar Dekho” and “Naam Hai Akira” at Studio 28. “Janatha Garage” at Merriam and Palace. “Jyo Achyutananda” at Overland Park.
Extreme Screen:
“National Parks Adventure 3D,” “Robots 3D.” At Union Station.
“Game of Aces”
A WWI adventure across the Arabian desert. Multiple theaters.
“Greater”
Story of college football great Brandon Burlsworth. Multiple theaters.
“No Manches Frida”
Ex-con becomes substitute teacher to hunt for money under a school. At Merriam.
“Three Wise Cousins”
New Zealand Samoan ventures to his homeland to woo his crush. At Ameristar.
“Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”
A golden ticket to see one of the late Gene Wilder’s best roles. 5 p.m. daily, Barrywoods and Studio 28, Town Center; 4 and 7 p.m Sept. 15, B&B theaters.
“Blazing Saddles”
Mel Brooks’ spoof of Westerns stars the late Gene Wilder. 7:30 p.m. daily, Barrywoods, Studio 28, Town Center.
“Unlocking the Cage”
Lawyer fights for animal rights. 6 p.m. Sept. 9, Uptown Theater.
Alamo Drafthouse
“Mars Attacks!” 10:30 p.m. Sept. 10; “Beetlejuice,” 7 p.m. Sept. 11 and 13; “Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno,” 7 p.m. Sept. 12 and 14.
“Labyrinth”
Teen girl enters fantasy world to save little brother. 30th anniversary celebration. 2 and 7 p.m. Sept. 11 and 14, multiple theaters.
“The Insanity of God”
Documentary about missionaries who renew their faith by talking to believers in the worst of circumstances. 7 p.m. Sept. 13, multiple theaters.
“Snowden Live”
Sneak peek at the Oliver Stone film starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, followed by live Q&A with the director and the real NSA whistleblower, Edward Snowden, in Moscow. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14, multiple theaters.
“Digimon Adventure tri-Chapter 1: Reunion”
Anime dubbed in English. 7 p.m. Sept. 15, multiple theaters.
“One More Time With Feeling”
The making of Nick Cave’s new album, “Skeleton Tree.” 8:30 p.m. Sept. 8, Screenland Armour.
Dan Kelly, dkelly@kcstar.com
This story was originally published September 7, 2016 at 5:08 PM with the headline "Special screenings Sept. 9-15: Get a sneak peek at ‘Snowden’."