Farmville Outdoor Film Series Ends with Willy Wonka

The Downtown Film Series invites you to join us Friday, August 9 for Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, this season’s third and final presentation of the Stars Under the Stars program. This musical fantasy is an adaptation of 
Ronald Dahl’s 1964 novel “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”. The character of Willy Wonka is played by Gene Wilder, who received critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination for his performance as the compelling Wonka.

Wonka is the reclusive owner of a fantastic candy factory, which is notoriously off-limits to the public. One day he announces to the world that he has hidden five Golden Tickets in his famous Wonka Bars, and whoever finds a ticket will be given a tour of the factory as well as a chance to win a lifetime supply of chocolate. As the craze to find the tickets winds down, young Charlie Bucket uses some money he finds to buy a Wonka Bar, which includes the final winning ticket. Soon, all five winners are taken into the factory for their tour, but Wonka has rules to be followed, and the children who do not follow these rules face serious consequences.

Come see how the adventure unfolds this Friday, August 9.  Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971, Rated G) is the final film of the “Sweet Sixteenth” season of the Stars Under The Stars series. Bring your blankets or bag chairs to the Downtown Crute Stage, which is located on the corner of Main and Fourth Streets in Farmville. The presentation will begin at dusk, and in the event of rain, the film will be shown the following evening at dusk.

Parking is available on Main Street and in the municipal parking lot behind the courthouse. Admission is free, and popcorn, candy, and drinks will be available for purchase.  Please note there is a “No Pets” policy. For more 
information on the series, please visit:  http://www.facebook.com/starsunderthestars

Thanks go out to the sponsors for this year’s film series:  Central Virginia Regional Library, Farmville Sweet Shop, Putney Mechanical Company, and Real Living Cornerstone. Donations provided by Lib’s Place and Pepsi. Special thanks to the Farmville Herald and the Town of Farmville.

Downtown Film Series is committed to enhancing our home at the Crute Stage area and through the years has donated permanent outdoor speakers and associated audio/visual equipment, backstage storage areas, additional power and lights, and restroom facilities.