Film series: Away We Go!

A group of children dress in colorful clothing standing in a basement beneath wooden floorboards.
Still from "The Goonies" (1985) Courtesy of Swank Motion Pictures.
A silhouetted image of a boy riding a bicycle suspended in front of the moon.
"E.T. The Extraterrestrial" (1982) Courtesy of Swank Motion Pictures.

 

You're invited on an adventure — to the 1980s! 

“Away We Go” is a family-friendly film series that brings together five tales of self-discovery from the 1980s. Lightly inspired by Joseph Campbell’s theory of the hero’s journey, the series centers on young people embarking on otherworldly adventures — some in faraway lands, others much closer to home. 

As they encounter fantastic places, meet memorable creatures, and overcome thrilling obstacles, each character also learns new things about their identity, their strengths, and their place in the world.

Whether you are discovering these films for the first time or revisiting beloved (and incredibly quotable) favorites from your own childhood, we hope that these young heroes will provide inspiration and encouragement as you navigate unanticipated adventures in your own life.

Other film series this semester

(You Look Like) Clara Bow
Away We Go!
Cine Con Cultura 2024
Cornell Cinema Goes to Washington
Costumes by Edith Head
Doc Spots
Party Like It's 1999
Restorations & Rediscoveries
Science on Screen®
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