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Film events

“3 Godfathers” This 1948 Western directed by John Ford is John Wayne’s rare entry into films with a Christmas message. If it’s already one of your Christmas favorites, come see it again with those pilgrims for whom it’s bound to be. Free snacks provided. Friday, 7 p.m., Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church, 4449 N. Nevada St. Free. (509) 487-9667.

“Without a Ladder” Short holiday film produced by the nonprofit kNIFVES starring Jack Bannon and Tiger Ashtiani will be screened at the Hayden Discount Cinemas, in the Prairie Shopping Center at Highway 95 and Prairie Avenue, 6:30 p.m. Friday through Thursday. Admission is by donation. www.hdcmovies.com

“A Fierce Green Fire” The Battle for a Living Planet. First big picture exploration of the environmental movement - grass-roots and global activism spanning 50 years, from conservation to climate change. Friday, 7 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $8/adults, $7/seniors and students, $5/children. (208) 263-9191.

“Hook” Steven Spielberg directs and Robin Williams stars in this “sequel” to the Peter Pan story. 7 p.m. Tuesday. Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. $4.50. (509) 327-2509.

Silent Film Night Enjoy three silent films, Charlie Chaplin’s “The Cure” Buster Keaton’s “Neighbors” and Laurel and Hardy in “Big Business” accompanied by organist Brad Miller. LC students will perform vaudeville acts between the comedies. Films last 12-15 minutes each. This is a fundraiser for LCHS Drama. Nov. 22, 6 p.m., Lewis and Clark High School, 521 W. Fourth Ave. $10/general, $5/students and seniors. (509) 990-6560.

9th Annual Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival Proceeds benefit Selkirk Outdoor Leadership & Education (SOLE) Fieldwork Experience programming. Buy tickets online at www.soleexperiences.org/news/ upcoming-sole-experiences/backcountryfilmfest/. Nov. 22, 7 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $10/advance, $12/day of event. (208) 263-9191.