Hunt for the Wilderpeople

press release: A national manhunt is ordered for a rebellious kid and his foster uncle who go missing in the wild New Zealand bush. (2016|101mins) “Funny, fast-moving and filled with imaginatively staged action set pieces, Hunt for the Wilderpeople is a survival movie with a big heart and a pair of memorable heroes. Veteran actor (Sam) Neill is terrific as the ornery homesteader, but the show is easily stolen by the fabulous newcomer (Julian) Dennison as the rotund Ricky. -Jim Healy, Wisconsin Film Festival Director of Programming Wisconsin Film Festival Director of Programming, Jim Healy, will introduce the film and speak about the Festival, the largest campus based film festival in the country. Seating is first come, first served with room for 50 guests. Doors open 1/2 hour before start time. This film has been rated PG-13 by the MPAA. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. If you need accommodations to attend these programs, Please call 224-7100 or TDD#266-6314 two weeks in advance. This event is funded in part through a grant from Beyond the Page, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and Madison Community Foundation. For more information, visit http://www.beyondthepage.info.