These FREE screenings are part of MOXIE FLIX, a monthly series focusing on essential films for kids to see before they turn 13. This series was made possible by a grant from the Missouri Arts Council and the Springfield Regional Arts Council.

Synopsis: Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colourful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector (Gael García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history. [Metacritic]

Rating: PG
Running Time: 105 min.

Starring: Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt
Directors: Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina
Genre(s): Animation, Adventure, Drama

A thorough, spoiler-filled Parent’s Guide can be found here [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2380307/parentalguide].