Beat the Heat: SONG OF THE SEA

Watch Trailer Director: Tomm Moore
Writer(s): Will Collins, Tomm Moore
Cast: David Rawle, Brendan Gleeson, Lisa Hannigan
Awards: Nominated for the Best Animated Feature Film at the Academy Awards, 2015

Get ready to submerge yourself in Irish folklore with Song of the Sea, the fourth movie in our Beat the Heat summer movie series. Based on the Irish legend of the Selkies, Song of the Sea tells the story of the last seal-child, Saoirse, and her brother Ben, who go on an epic journey to save the world of magic and discover the secrets of their past. Pursued by the owl witch Macha and a host of ancient and mythical creatures, Saoirse and Ben race against time to awaken Saoirse’s powers and keep the spirit world from disappearing forever.

Athena Cinema of Ohio University’s College of Fine Arts will partner with Ohio University, Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, Athens County Children Services, Athens Public Libraries and Ohio University Credit Union to present the Athena Cinema 7th Annual Beat the Heat $2 Days Film Series and Fundraiser for Southeast Ohio Youth Mentoring! Every year, the summer series showcases children’s and family-friendly films at a discounted admission. Get out of the heat and come enjoy the cool air conditioning, delicious concessions, fun prizes, and free books at every showing!

To benefit Southeast Ohio Youth Mentoring (formerly Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Athens County), the price of admission to these screenings is a suggested minimum donation of $2 per ticket.

July 27^th: SONG OF THE SEA: Athens City Pool Splash Pass

Want to jump into the water like a selkie? This week our raffle prize is another Splash Pass, good for ten trips to the Athens City pool!