The Land: A Film and Discussion about Adventure Play & Risk

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Dates:	Thursday, July 28, 2016
Hours:	6:00 - 8:00pm
Ages:	Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	Free
Category:	Lectures/Discussions

The Land (2015), is a documentary film that shares its name with a playground in Wales, U.K. and explores the nature of play, risk and the possibilities of unstructured play.

As part of Boston Children's Museum's summer Power of Play series, the Museum will feature three screenings of the award–winning short film “The Land” created by Vermont filmmaker Erin Davis.The Land (2015), is a documentary film that shares its name with a playground in Wales, U.K.

and explores the nature of play, risk and the possibilities of unstructured play.

At The Land, with guidance from trained playworkers, children climb trees, light fires, and use hammers and nails in a play-space rooted in the belief that kids are empowered when they learn to manage risks on their own.

Please Note: This event is for adults.

Adults can only be admitted to the Museum for the evening screening as the Museum will be closed to the public.

Admission to the film and panel discussion is free.

WEBSITE

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www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/theland

LOCATION

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308 Congress Street, Boston, MA, 02210 map
Phone: (617) 986-3663

http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visit/directions