The 88th Academy Awards ceremony is coming up and what better way to celebrate than with a classic, award-winning or nominated film! The first Academy Awards ceremony was held on May 16, 1929 in the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, California. Founded as a nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of the film industry, the Academy was initially organized in 1927 by Louis B. Mayer, film producer and co-founder of MGM Studios. The Academy’s first president and ceremony host was renowned Broadway actor and silent action film star, Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. Share a piece of cinematic history with your children this weekend!
Around the World in 80 Days - Won Best Picture (1956)
The Wizard of Oz - Nominated for Best Picture (1939)
The Quiet Man - Nominated for Best Picture (1952)
Roman Holiday - Nominated for Best Picture (1953)
To Kill a Mockingbird - Nominated for Best Picture (1962)
Mary Poppins - Nominated for Best Picture (1964)
Doctor Dolittle - Nominated for Best Picture (1967)
Fiddler on the Roof - Nominated for Best Picture (1971)
E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial - Nominated for Best Picture (1982)
Up - Nominated for Best Picture (2009)
Look for these films on Netflix, Hulu, iTunes, at RedBox locations, or your local library! Use Can I Stream It or Go Watch It to view streaming options and availability!
Individual parental discretion will determine which films are suitable for a family’s child.
Contributed by Rebecca Stokes, Fairmont Private Schools
Images by Common Sense Media & Rotten Tomatoes
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