Program Series: Accessible Screenings
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Accommodative Screening
Sat, Dec 23, 2023
E. T. A. Hoffmann’s short story “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” and the subsequent ballet by composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and choreographer Marius Petipa inspired this lavish and visually inventive fantasy. When young Clara (Mackenzie Foy) tries to locate the key that will unlock a gift from her late mother, she finds unexpected adventure in a series of magical worlds. With its imaginative costumes (Jenny Beavan) and production design (Guy Hendrix Dyas) and a lush James Newton Howard score (adapting Tchaikovsky themes), Nutcracker is an eye-popping feast for the senses.
On the last Saturday of every month, the museum's Family Matinee is an accommodative screening where we offer open captioning, keep the theater dimly lit, and maintain a lower volume specifically... for neurodivergent viewers.
DIRECTED BY: Lasse Hallström, Joe Johnston. WRITTEN BY: Ashleigh Powell. WITH: Keira Knightley, Mackenzie Foy, Misty Copeland, Morgan Freeman. 2018. 99 min. USA. Color. English. Rated PG; suggested for ages 8+. DCP.
Academy Museum film programming generously funded by the Richard Roth Foundation.
Theater accessibility accommodations available upon request. Learn more about our accessibility initiatives.
Know Before You Go
Plan your Visit
Location
The Academy Museum and its theaters are located at 6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking
Self-parking, accessible parking, and electric vehicle charging options are available. See below for our parking structure information and view the parking page for further details.
Ride-Share Drop Off
Roddenberry Lane, entrance on Fairfax Ave.
LACMA's Pritzker Parking Garage
6000 W 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90036, entrance on 6th St.
5am–10pm
$20 ($12 after 8pm entry)
Accessible spots on P1, adjacent to elevators
EV charging stations on P1 and P2Petersen Automotive Museum Garage
744 Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036, entrance on Fairfax Ave. or 8th St.
6am–11pm
$24 (first 15 min. free)
Accessible spots on P1 only; no garage elevator
EV charging stations on P1Accessibility
Audio Description
For visitors who are blind or partially-sighted, audio description devices are available for some digital film screenings on a first-come, first-served basis.
Real-time audio descriptions are available for some performances upon request with at least three weeks’ notice, subject to the availability of describers. Email academymuseum@oscars.org to submit your request.
Closed Captioning
For visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing, in-seat closed captioning or descriptive audio-devices are available for some digital film screenings on a first-come, first-served basis. Please confirm availability at academymuseum@oscars.org before planning your visit.
Real-time captioning is available for programs upon request with at least three weeks’ notice, subject to the availability of captioners. Email academymuseum@oscars.org to submit your request.
Please see our Accessibility page for complete information, including details on our Visual Description Tours, Calm Mornings, and Covid-19 policies.
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Strange World
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The Good Dinosaur
Arlo, an 11-year-old apatosaurus, finds himself lost and alone after a terrible storm. In searching for his home, Arlo must journey through unfamiliar landscapes. However, along the way he befriends a human, and together they learn how to face fears and discover their bravery. The feature film debut from Oscar-nominated director Peter Sohn, The Good Dinosaur stars Academy Award–winning actor Frances McDormand and Academy Award–nominated actor Jeffrey Wright in this beautifully animated film about finding your courage when faced with the unknown.
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Jungle Cruise
Captain Frank Wolff (Dwayne Johnson), a merry jokester, gets roped into an entertaining adventure with gutsy botanist Dr. Lily Houghton (Emily Blunt) and her fashionable brother, MacGregor (Jack Whitehall), as the fearless trio embarks on an ambitious journey to find a healing tree along the Amazon River. Jungle Cruise is an action-filled fantasy film based on Disneyland’s classic theme park ride, which will take filmgoers of all ages through a supernatural jungle experience on-screen full of excitement, humor, and animals galore!
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