The Andrew Henley Sullivan Family Film Series
MADE POSSIBLE BY THE COLLIS FOUNDATION
A 1988 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki and animated by Studio Ghibli for Tokuma Shoten. This beloved story focuses on two young sisters, Satsuki and Mei, who move to the countryside and befriend magical forest spirits, including the giant, fuzzy Totoro, while their mother is hospitalized. The film is known for its gentle exploration of nature, family, childhood wonder, and imaginative fantasy within a realistic setting. It stars the voices of Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto and Hitoshi Takagi. The film explores themes such as spirit, Shinto symbology, environmentalism and the joys of rural living. My Neighbor Totoro received worldwide critical acclaim, and grossed over $41 million worldwide at the box office.
About The Andrew Henley Sullivan Family Film Series:
Once a month GLAZER HALL will present a film that will empower and inspire young audiences by telling stories that resonate with them. Each month we will present two screenings of the film- A 9:30am Sensory Friendly Film: designed to be more comfortable for individuals with sensory sensitivities or autism, by reducing the audio and dimming lights, rather than turning them off completely and a 12:30pm traditional screening