Every summer the Kansas Historical Society promotes a family film series on their lawn. The event allows families to sit on a blanket and enjoy a drive in style projection of the selected film. The second film of the summer will play on July 22nd. It is the film adaptation of Sarah Plain and Tall.
Sarah Plain and Tall is a childrens' book intended for third graders and up. It is the first in a series of five and it won the Newbery medal in 1986. The book was widely popular and is often included in school reading programs.
The film was released in 1991 and was nominated for both Emmy's and Golden Globes.
It is my opinion that the book is better than the film. This is often the case with film adaptations. Yet the film is worth seeing and it is appropriate for the family to watch together. This is a great opportunity to compare with your kids. Pick up a copy of the book and begin a family reading night. Once you have completed the book the whole family can go out to watch it together. Then compare the two and have everyone discuss which they thought was better. If you aren't interested in a family reading situation, then read the book yourself and compare the film on July 22nd. Just don't forget to come back here and comment on what you thought. :-)
Below is a map indicating how to get to the film showing.
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