DOGTOWN AND Z BOYS

Skateboarding legend Stacy Peralta directs this look back at the birth of modern skateboarding via an examination of the Zephyr skating team, who brought Southern California surf style and street culture to the burgeoning sport and, searching for new spots and ways to skate, employed the handiwork of the government and corporate structure in ways the original architects could never have imagined. Packed with vintage skate footage and a wall-to-wall soundtrack of 60s and 70s rock, this award-winning documentary captures the raw energy and rebellious spirit of a youth movement that changed the sport forever.

THE INFILTRATORS

Blending documentary and reenactment, The Infiltrators tells the true story of undocumented youth activists who subjected themselves to being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in order to expose abuses inside a for-profit immigration detention facility. Their mission was to connect detainees with legal aid while gathering firsthand evidence of systemic injustices, all while knowing they could be deported at any time. With the suspense of a heist film and the emotional impact of a social justice documentary, this film reveals the power of youthful fearlessness, strategy, and collective action in the face of a broken system.

BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER

This pastel-colored cult classic follows Megan, a high school cheerleader sent to a conversion therapy camp by her parents and friends who suspect she might be gay. As Megan navigates the camp’s rigid expectations, she begins to question the gendered/social norms around her and discovers a queer community that offers acceptance and love. Satirical and sharp, the film takes aim at gender roles and conformity with humor and heart, ultimately celebrating queer identity and self-discovery. Featuring standout performances from Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, RuPaul, and Michelle Williams, this film has earned its place as a beloved piece of queer cinema history.

SPY KIDS

Two kids become spies in attempt to save their ex-spies parents from an evil mastermind. Armed with a bag of high-tech gadgets, Carmen and Juni will bravely crisscross the globe on a mission to save their parents and maybe even the world.

When: 7:30pm

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HOOK

When Captain James Hook kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit in order to challenge his old enemy (IMDb). Rated: PG. Run time: 2 hours 22 minutes.

When: 7:30pm

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THE GOONIES

A group of young misfits called The Goonies discover an ancient map and set out on an adventure to find a legendary pirate’s long-lost treasure.

When: 7:30pm

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LABRYINTH

Sixteen-year-old Sarah must solve a labyrinth to rescue her baby brother when he is taken by the Goblin King.

When: 7:30pm

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MONSTER HOUSE

Three teens discover that their neighbor's house is really a living, breathing, scary monster.

When: 7:30pm

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PARANORMAN

A misunderstood boy takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse.

When: 7:30pm

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THE STEPFORD WIVES

The secret to a Stepford wife lies behind the doors of the Men's Association.

GET OUT

A young African-American visits his white girlfriend's parents for the weekend, where his simmering uneasiness about their reception of him eventually reaches a boiling point.

EDWARD SCISSORHANDS

The solitary life of an artificial man - who was incompletely constructed and has scissors for hands - is upended when he is taken in by a suburban family.

PARASITE

Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly-formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan.

Films in the Gardens

Join us on Friday evenings for Films in the Gardens when Sunnylands opens the gates for a series of themed, outdoor movie nights.

Admission is FREE and reservations are not requirred. Films in the Garden is a partnered event between the Palm Springs International Film Society and Sunnylands Estate, for more information Click Here