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Checkpoint Zoo
Monday, 09/22/2025-09/23/2025, 05:30 pm-07:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: $12

Sep 22, 2025 at 5:30pm (Mon)Sep 22, 2025 at 7:30pm (Mon)Sep 23, 2025 at 5:30pm (Tue)Sep 23, 2025 at 7:30pm (Tue)

Checkpoint Zoo documents a daring rescue led by a heroic team of zookeepers and volunteers, who risked their lives to save thousands of animals trapped in a zoo behind enemy lines in the Russian Invasion of Ukraine.

In the early days of the Russian-Ukrainian war Kharkiv, the country’s second largest city, was turned into a warzone. On one side of the battlefield was the invading Russian army, on the other side, the defending Ukrainians, and caught in between them, was a zoo called Feldman Ecopark.

More than just a zoo, Feldman Ecopark was an animal sanctuary that offered countless therapy programs to everyone from soldiers with PTSD to children with special needs. As the war ravaged on, and the shelling increased, it was clear that the bravery of the staff wouldn’t be enough to save the animals trapped inside. With the help of four young volunteers, these zookeepers would undertake a seemingly impossible mission – they would risk life and limb to evacuate over 5,000 animals, including scores of dangerous predators, and deliver them to safety.

Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round
Monday, 10/06/2025-10/08/2025, 06:00 pm-07:30 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

This documentary tells the forgotten story of Blacks and Jews uniting to protest Echo Park, a segregated amusement park outside of DC in 1960.

AIN’T NO BACK TO A MERRY-GO-ROUND: (89 minutes) tells the forgotten story of Blacks and Jews uniting to protest Echo Park, a segregated amusement park outside of DC in 1960. It is an incredibly important, timely, and excellent documentary that has been selling out festivals across the US. Filmmaker Ilana Trachtman who went to Echo Park as a child tracked down the protesters and some truly remarkable footage to tell this lost story of American history that our current leaders are trying to erase.

John Lennon Birthday Celebration
Thursday, 10/09/2025-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

“There’s been some marvelous advances in surgery, thanks to war!”

Join us as we celebrate John Lennon’s 85th Birthday with a mini-concert, GIVE PEACE A CHANGE sing-a-long, collectables and a screening of the comedy HOW I WON THE WAR

AMOUT THE FILM
On September 5, 1966, John Lennon headed to Almería, Spain to star in Richard Lester’s 1967 British black comedy How I Won the War, marking his first non-musical acting role.

Based on Patrick Ryan’s 1963 book of the same name, the docu-drama-style film followed the mishap pence of a troop of soldiers, the 4th Musketeers during WWII. Fitted in glasses, which would become his signature look, Lennon stars as Gripweed, alongside Michael Crawford (Lieutenant Goobody), Roy Kinnear (Clapper), and Lee Montague as the corporal.

The Glassworker
Friday, 09/05/2025-09/07/2025, 06:00 pm-07:30 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

A young glassworker-in-training living with his pacifist father finds his apprenticeship upended by an impending war and the arrival of an army colonel to their seaside town.
In a town divided by duty and class, Vincent, a glassmaker’s son, and Alliz, a violinist who is the colonel’s daughter, fall in love. As their bond grows, rising tensions between their families threaten to pull them apart. Brought to life through stunning hand-drawn animation, The Glassworker is a poetic tale of first love, family, and the price of staying true to your art.

“Pakistan’s first hand-drawn animated feature film ever, and as Walt Disney did with “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” Riaz creates a masterpiece on his very first try.” – Next Best Picture

Sep 5, 2025 at 6:00pm (Fri)Sep 5, 2025 at 8:00pm (Fri)Sep 6, 2025 at 1:00pm (Sat)Sep 7, 2025 at 1:00pm (Sun)Sep 7, 2025 at 3:00pm (Sun)

Wild Rescue at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 09/05/2025-01/15/2026, 10:00 am-08:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33313
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Cost: Included with Museum Admission. MODS Members and children under 1 – Free Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (1-12) – $19; Adults $25; Military $22; Senior (65+) $23 Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (1-12) $23; Adult $28; Military $25; Senior (65+) $26 Notes: Tickets may be purchased at the box office upon arrival.

Wild Rescue, an uplifting film following the inspiring journey of animals given a second chance at a wild life, opens at the AutoNation® IMAX® Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) on Friday, September 5. Produced by Tandem Stills + Motion, Inc., Wild Rescue is based on the work at the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network and its dedicated teams who rescue, rehabilitate and release injured and orphaned wild animals. The film is narrated by Marc Summers of Nickelodeon’s “Double Dare” and Food Network’s “Unwrapped.”

From the arrival of a fragile bobcat to the rehabilitation of a young fox evacuated during a wildfire, explore hospital admissions, groundbreaking medical treatments and the delicate balance of wildlife care. With breathtaking cinematography and heartwarming moments, Wild Rescue reminds us that every creature deserves a second chance – and that hope is worth fighting for.

Wild Rescue was filmed using the latest Red Digital Cinema camera systems, including the Red Raptor VV X. The film team captured breathtaking detail and dynamic range, enhancing every visual element for an unparalleled cinematic experience. Combined with cutting-edge aerial cinematography, immersive sound design and advanced visual effects, the film delivers a visually stunning and emotionally rich theater experience.

The official trailer for Wild Rescue can be viewed at wildrescuemovie.com.

At MODS, explore Broward County’s wildlife and ecosystems in the immersive Nature Explore: Outdoor Exhibit. This interactive space fosters biodiversity by inspiring environmental stewardship, sustainability and lifelong learning for all ages. Guests can dig like a gopher tortoise, build a coyote den and craft butterfly wings from natural materials — showcasing the importance of Florida’s wildlife corridors and conservation. The exhibit supports the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation by raising awareness about protecting and connecting vital habitats across the state.

The AutoNation® IMAX® Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science is located at 401 SW 2nd Street in Fort Lauderdale. The film Wild Rescue is included in the MODS Discovery Pass, an all-in-one ticket that includes Museum exhibitions, live science demonstrations and one IMAX® documentary film. For tickets, please visit mods.org/tickets and for showtimes, please visit mods.org/showtimes.

Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake)
Sunday, 09/14/2025-, 05:00 pm-06:30 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

Lives intertwine around Green Lake as a girl learns to sail, a boy fights for first chair, two sisters operate a bed-and-breakfast, and a fisherman is after the catch of his life.

Sierra Falconer’s perceptive debut feature immerses us in the rhythms of life on Green Lake, drawing us into distinct slices of life unfolding. Each chapter introduces new lives and relationships portrayed with subtlety and nuance, capturing the quiet beauty of human connection. Against the backdrop of the lake, the characters experience a profound yearning for something different while discovering new facets of themselves — independence, joy, excitement, and heartache.

Kinky Boots: The Musical
Thursday, 09/18/2025-09/25/2025, 06:30 pm-08:30 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

Direct from the London stage, the ‘freshest, most fabulous, feel-good musical of the decade’ (The Hollywood News) KINKY BOOTS, comes to U.S. cinema screens with this dazzling musical. Come sporting your own most outrageous KINKY BOOTS for a free mixed drink at any screening.
With songs by Grammy® and Tony® winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray) and book by Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), this ‘dazzling, fabulously sassy and uplifting’ (Time Out) award-winning musical celebrates a joyous story of Brit grit to high-heeled hit as it takes you from the factory floor of Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan!

Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein’s heartwarming and beloved musical, based upon the Miramax movie written by Geoff Deane & Tim Firth, filmed at the Adelphi Theatre in London makes its way back to South Florida for a 4-night stay at Savor Cinema.

Based on true events, this huge hearted hit tells the story of two people with nothing in common – or so they think. Charlie, a factory owner, struggling to save his family business and Lola, a fabulous entertainer with an exciting idea, the pair learn to embrace their differences. With a little compassion and a lot of understanding, they create a line of sturdy stilettos unlike any the world has ever seen!

Run time: 133 minutes including one 10 minute intermission

Remember, come sporting your own most outrageous KINKY BOOTS for a free mixed drink at any screening.

Photography as Art
Wednesday, 09/17/2025-, 06:00 pm-07:30 pm
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $12

Presented by James Schot, Photography as Art takes you on a journey through pre-visualized narrative explorations—experiments in light, optics, and composition, all shaped by the precision of traditional photographic tools.

Photography as Art takes you on a journey through pre-visualized narrative explorations—experiments in light, optics, and composition, all shaped by the precision of traditional photographic tools. Through intricate staging and logistical coordination, this documentary embraces the artistry of the camera itself, inspired by a deep passion for the medium.

Presented by James Schot, the featured works stand apart from digitally constructed imagery, often mistaken for software-generated compositions. To define this distinction, he describes his photography as a bridge between analog and digital. Step into the creative mind behind the lens and discover the artistry woven into each framed canvas.

SPECIAL GUESTS: James Schot