America the Beautiful

America the Beautiful, a Tribute to America’s Natural Splendor, will Premiere at the Howard B. Owens Science Center Planetarium on Veterans Day, November 11, as part of a special national engagement!

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America the Beautiful, a sweeping new cinematic experience created for IMAX® and Giant Screen theaters, will debut at the Howard B. Owens Science Center in Lanham, MD on Veterans Day, as part of a special limited nationwide engagement to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary. The film is narrated by Emmy® Award-winning actor Kelsey Grammer (“Frasier”) and directed by Emmy and Critic’s Choice nominated Jennifer Casey (“Extreme Weather” “The Last Wright”). 

Daily Evening Schedule (2 Shows/Night)

• Show #1: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Doors open at 5:15 PM; 45-min screening followed by a brief 15-min interactive discussion/q&a)
• Show #2: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Doors open at 6:45 PM; 45-min screening followed by a brief 15-min interactive discussion/q&a)
• COST: $10 CASH (pay at the door)

Proposed Screening Calendar (20 Shows Total)

America the Beautiful is a visually stunning and emotionally powerful film designed to inspire audiences across the country. The film transports viewers into the nation’s most breathtaking landscapes, from towering mountains and expansive plains to vital waterways and coastal ecosystems, while highlighting the people working to protect them.

By blending breathtaking visuals with intimate storytelling, America the Beautiful offers audiences a powerful opportunity to connect with the country’s most stunning environments and the individuals who have worked to protect them. The film stands as a compelling centerpiece for the nation’s 250th anniversary, inviting reflection, appreciation, and a renewed commitment to stewardship.

America the Beautiful combines cutting-edge large format cinematography with deeply human storytelling. The result is an immersive theatrical experience that captures both the beauty of America and the importance of preserving it for future generations.

America the Beautiful is produced by Mission Partners Entertainment Group, in association with the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation, and funded by America The Beautiful Foundation. Chris Dorsey and Charlie Potter serve as executive producers. 

Tickets are available for purchase at the door, CASH ONLY. More information on the film is available at https://americathebeautifulmovie.com/.

Contact Patricia Seaton, patricia.seaton@pgcps.org with questions.

The Howard B. Owens Science Center is located at 9601 Greenbelt Road, Lanham, MD 20706.