Summer Matinee Series: Wonka (2023)

Catch a matinee at the library every week for our Summer Matinee Series! This week, catch Wonka (2023), popcorn included. Space will be provided, up front, for children who want to bring their own blankets and pillows. You may also bring your own snacks and closed top refreshments.

Synopsis: This fantasy musical film follows the story of Willy Wonka, the famous but eccentric chocolatier based on the character from Roald Dahl's novel. In particular, it emphasizes his rise to the top. The narrative traces his beginnings as a young adult who started as an employee selling chocolate in a store until he became driven to enter the chocolate industry eventually. This film acts as a prequel to the 1971 film adaptation of Dahl's novel.