Family Film Program: "Lilo & Stitch" + "Bao" + "The Queen's Flowers"

This program is part of , a film festival presented by the .

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(2018, 8 min) tells the story of a Chinese American woman who gets a second chance at motherhood when one of her dumplings comes to life.

(2024, 11 min) is a magical take on a true story: Emma, a Native Hawaiian girl in 1915 Honolulu, creates a special gift for Queen Liliʻuokalani, Hawaiʻi's last monarch.

Lilo & Stitch (2002, 85 min) follows Lilo Pelekaia, a young Native Hawaiian girl who befriends a mischievous alien—Stitch (Experiment 626)—and learns the meaning of "ohana" (family).

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Accessibility

The Warner Bros. Theater at the National Museum of American History is wheelchair accessible. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, live captioning, and assistive listening devices will be provided.

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Seating & Admission

Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Priority seating will be given to registered Eventbrite attendees, followed by walk-in visitors. Admission is first come, first served, and entry will close once capacity is reached.

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Sponsors

Visions & Voices: Stories on the Screen celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month and America’s 250th Anniversary.

This program received funding from the Smithsonian’s "Our Shared Future: 250," a Smithsonian-wide initiative supported by private philanthropy and created to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary and advance the Smithsonian vision for the next 250 years. Additional support provided by AARP.

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