By: Gary Simmons

MUSKEGON – On Sunday Nov. 15, the Frauenthal Center will continue their Free Family Movie series with Spike Jonze’s 2009 film Where The Wild Things Are, based on Maurice Sendak’s 1963 book of the same name.

This visually striking film, which uses a variety of techniques ranging from live-action cinematography, costumed creature performance, animatronics and CGI, gives life to the imaginative world that Max travels to where he learns valuable lessons about family and friendship with the Wild Things.

This screening is part of the Big Read Lakeshore Initiative, an annual fall reading event that brings over 100 free events to the Muskegon and surrounding areas that encourages members of the community to make literacy a valuable part of their lives.

The screening will happen 3 p.m. at the Frauenthal Center in downtown Muskegon, 425 W. Western Ave.