The Hawaii Traveler

Movie star, or KIDS FIRST audience member?
The Sheraton Waikiki on Oahu and the University of Hawai’i is treating locals and island visitors big and small to two free movies this summer with the KIDS FIRST Film Festival June 8-July 20, 2008.
There will be six Sunday screenings at 3:00 p.m. at the UH-Manoa Art Auditorium (except July 6). Two of the featured films will also have repeat showings poolside at the Sheraton Waikiki against the backdrop of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head. All films are shown free of charge.
Moondance Alexander (for ages 8 and up) and Alice …read more

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