Trailer
Assistive Technologies

The Pirates! Band of Misfits

Runtime
1hr 28mins
Directed by
Peter Lord, Jeff Newitt
Featuring
Hugh Grant, Martin Freeman, Imelda Staunton
Body

Before the film, hear Lucy Zipf, PhD Candidate in the Boston University Biology Department, discuss the process of evolution and how animals adapt to their environments.

Set sail for a fun-filled voyage and hilarious pirate antics with the biggest band of misfits on the seven seas! When the infamous Pirate Captain (Hugh Grant) is shunned once again by his rivals Black Bellamy and Cutlass Liz, he sets his sights to win the coveted Pirate of the Year Award! With his trusted dodo, Polly and rag-tag crew at his side, the Pirate Captain will need to battle a diabolical queen, save a young scientist, and never lose sight of what a pirate loves best: adventure!

Recommended for ages 6+.

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