SPRINGfilm: Jurassic Park

he movie that spawned one of the largest media-franchises of all time, Jurassic Park, returns to the Wildish Community Theater big screen at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, August 11. Directed by Steven Spielberg and based on a book by Michael Crichton, the film is set on an island where scientists who “were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should” (Dr. Ian Malcom – Jeff Goldblum) have brought dinosaurs back from extinction. During a visit by Paleontologist Dr Alan Grant (Sam Neill), and Paleobotanist Dr. Ellie Sater (Laura Dern), the dinosaurs escape their confines and wreak havoc. Since its release in 1993, Jurassic Park has spawned five sequels, several TV shows, numerous video games, books, toys and Lego sets and is still beloved today. Masks are not required at this showing but are welcome. Starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum, directed by Steven Spielberg; 128 minutes; Rated PG-13 (1993). SPRINGfilm will continue in September with a new season and theme. Please check the Springfield Public Library website for details. SPRINGfilm is made possible by a partnership between the Springfield Public Library, the Springfield Public Library Foundation, Willamalane Parks and Recreation District and the Wildish Community Theater and is generously sponsored by Plank Town Brewing Company. All events are free and open to the public. What: SPRINGfilm: Jurassic Park (1993) When: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, August 11, 2022 Where: Richard E. Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main Street, Springfield, Oregon, 97477 Additional Information: Teen Services Librarian Cara Kinsey, ckinsey@springfield-or.gov, (541) 726-4653.