Film events

Free Summer Movies at Riverfront Park - Presented by the park and KSPS, a series of locally-produced KSPS documentaries that highlight our region’s unique and interesting history. Monday: “Remembering When - Nat Park;” Tuesday: “Remembering Spokane;” Wednesday: “Reflections by the River - EXPO ‘74;” Thursday: America’s Landlocked Navy - The Farragut’s WWII Memories;” and Friday: “Sculpted by Floods - The Northwest Ice Age Legacy.” Imax Theatre, 507 N. Howard St. Free. (509) 625-6001.

Free Summer Movies at the Garland Theater - Today, “Alice in Wonderland” rated PG; Monday-next Friday, “How to Train Your Dragon” rated PG; July 25-29, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” rated PG; Aug. 1-5, “Ramona and Beezus” rated G; Aug.8-12, “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” rated PG; Aug. 15-19, “The Karate Kid” rated PG; Aug. 22-26, “Yogi Bear” rated PG; Aug. 29-Sept. 2, “Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore” rated PG. All shows are at 9:30 a.m. Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. Free. (509) 327-1050.

“Exile Nation” - Two-hour, oral documentary describing the 40-year Drug War and its resistance. Director Charles Shaw will be present at the premier screening of this unique film in the Inland Northwest. Director Nora Callahan and Chuck Armsbury of November Coalition have featured segments along with noted authors, attorneys, a federal judge, lobbyists, former prisoners, family members, a psychiatrist, caseworkers, cops, community organizers and more. Today. 6 p.m. Magic Lantern Theatre, 25 W. Main Ave,. $10. (509) 684-1550.

“Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs” - Outdoor animated film starring Ray Ramono. Rated PG. Free snacks will be offered. Today. 9 p.m. Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church parking lot, 4449 N. Nevada St. Free. (509) 487-9667.

“In a Better World” - Saturday. Anton is a doctor who commutes between his home in an idyllic town in Denmark and his work at an African refugee camp. In these two very different worlds, he and his family are faced with conflicts that lead them to difficult choices between revenge and forgiveness. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $7/adults, $6/seniors and students. (800) 325-SEAT.

Free Family Movie Series at HREI - Monday, Remember the Titans (PG); July 25, Finding Nemo (G); Aug. 1, The Iron Giant (PG); Aug. 8, Glory Road (PG). All showings at 8:30 p.m. Bring a blanket and chairs, concessions available for purchase. The Human Rights Education Institute, 414 W. Mullan Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 292-2359.

$1 Family Film Festival - Spokane Valley Mall Cinemas - Doors open at 9 a.m. and two movies play at the same time (10 a.m.) every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. July 19-21, “Furry Vengeance” (PG); and “Shrek Forever After” (PG); July 26-28, “Kit Kittredge: An American Girl” (G); and “Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole” (PG); Aug. 2-4, “Gulliver’s Travels” (G); and “How to Train Your Dragon” (PG); Aug. 9-11, “The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie” (G); “Marmaduke” (PG); Aug. 16-18, “Despicable Me” (PG); and “Nanny McPhee Returns” (PG) July 19-21. Spokane Valley Mall Cinemas, 14760 E. Indiana Ave, Spokane Valley. $1. (800) 326-3264.

“Gasland” - Sponsored by the Idaho Conservation League. Gasland, an award-winning documentary on fracking (chemical natural gas drilling), uses investigative reporting and humor to expose the secrets, lies and contamination caused by the fracking industry. Film will be followed by a discussion about fracking in Idaho. No-host bar is available. Wednesday. 7 p.m. Eagles Lodge, Sherman Avenue, Coeur d’Alene. $5. (208) 265-9565.

“Midnight in Paris: - Thursday-July 23. Woody Allen’s romantic comedy, stars Kathy Bates, Adrien Brody, Marion Cotillard, Rachel McAdams, Michael Sheen, and Owen Wilson. Shows at 7:30 p.m. daily. Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $7/adults, $6/seniors and students. (800) 325-SEAT.