“The Secret of Kells”
A FREE MovieThe Final Movie of the
Summer in the
2nd Annual
Film on the Hill: A Moonlight Series
On Saturday August 20th,
The
Alger Theater will host their final
FREE outdoor film on Detroit’s far eastside.
The third movie in this summer’s monthly film series dubbed “Film on the Hill: A
Moonlight Series” will take place beginning at 8:30 p.m. with live music and the film showing at dusk.
The “Film on the Hill” showing will be located at Balduck Park at Chandler Park
Drive and Canyon Street. Free popcorn will be provided to all attendees and
seating blankets will be available for a small donation.
Blues guitarist Tom Kuhr will be providing
music prior to the film beginning at 8:00 p.m.
“The Secret of
Kells” is this month’s movie. The story revolves
around 12-year-old Brendan as he battles Vikings and confronts an ancient
serpent god on a mission to locate a legendary crystal and complete the mythical
Book of Kells. Brendan lives in a heavily
fortified medieval outpost known as the Abbey of Kells, where the ongoing threat
of Viking raids causes the peaceful monks to live in a state of constant fear.
Along with his uncle, Abbot Cellach, Brendan labors to fortify the abbey walls
daily so his people will be protected from invading forces. When the mysterious
Brother Aidan arrives at the abbey carrying an unfinished tome filled mystical secrets, Brendan becomes
illuminated, and his dormant talents are awakened. The book must be finished,
but accomplishing that mission will be no simple task. As the Vikings close in,
Brendan ventures into the surrounding forest and prepares to confront his
darkest fears. Accompanying him on his dangerous mission is Aisling, a
half-wolf/half-human fairy whose powers will help to guide Brendan through this
enchanting yet dangerous new world.
