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Genre: Environamental

Shorts 9: Family Friendly Animation

Dir. Various | Brazil, Germany, Japan, Switzerland, U.S.
Languages English, No Dialogue, Portuguese, Swiss-German
Genres Animation, Environamental, Family Friendly, Literary Adaptation

Clever animated shorts from across four continents appear in this delightful family program full of polar bears, empty cans of tuna, and beloved grandparents. Presented as a relaxed screening and recommended for cinema-enthusiasts ages 8 years and older.

An illustration of a polar bear walking on transparent ice while a whale swims beneath him framed from overhead.

Short Film

Snow Bear

Dir. Aaron Blaise | U.S.
Languages No Dialogue
Genres Animation, Environamental, Family Friendly

Due to changing conditions in his snowy home, a polar bear must adapt to keep from being lonely. The hand-drawn animation by Disney alum Aaron Blaise depicts the wondrous beauty [...]