Organization: AMC Theaters
Website: http://www.amctheatres.com/SFF/
In a partnership with the Autism Society, AMC Theaters is presenting sensory friendly films for families with kids with special needs. They are shown on a monthly basis.
“The program provides a special opportunity for families to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing!
“The idea for the program began with a request from a parent with an autistic child for a special screening at AMC Columbia Mall 14 in Columbia, MD. More than 300 children and parents attended the first screening.”
Participating Theaters in New York City include:
AMC Loews 84th Street 6 (Upper West Side) – http://www.amctheatres.com/84thStreet/
AMC Loews Bay Terrace 6 (Flushing) – http://www.amctheatres.com/BayTerrace/
AMC Bay Plaza Cinema 13 (Bronx)- http://www.amctheatres.com/BayPlaza/
A complete list of participating theaters can be found here.
Upcoming films include:
November 5 – Puss in Boots
December 3 – The Muppets
January 7 – The Adventures of Tin Tin
February 25 – The Secret World of Arrietty
March 10 – Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
April 7 – Pirates! Band of Misfits
All shows are at 10:00 AM