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FirstLight screenings continue Tuesday

The Maui Film Festival's 18th annual FirstLight: Academy Screenings on Maui continues at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater.

Festival Director Barry Rivers could barley hold back his excitement about the quality of the December films coming to FirstLight's second quarter as well as its third quarter on Dec. 20, 22 and 23, and its final quarter on Dec. 27 and 28.

"In addition to presenting more than 100 Academy Award-nominated Best Pictures in addition to nearly 400 Oscar nominations from in all categories, FirstLight has provide Maui residents and film industry guild members the early opportunity to enjoy 16 of the 17 Academy Award-winning Best Pictures since 1999. And this year will be no different!" said Rivers.

Following is a list of films that will be screened Tuesday. For a schedule of films that will screen later this month, read next week's Maui Scene. For more details, visit www.mauifilmfestival.com.

3 p.m. Tuesday

"MY LIFE AS A ZUCCHINI" NR, 1:10. Animation, family.

Courgette is an intriguing nickname for a 9-year-old boy, although his unique story is surprisingly universal. After his mother's sudden death, Courgette is befriended by a police officer, Raymond, who accompanies him to his new foster home filled with other orphans his age. Starring  Gaspard Schlatter, Sixtine Murat and Paulin Jaccoud.

5:30 p.m. Tuesday

"THE MUSIC OF STRANGERS" PG-13, 1:36. Documentary, music.

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and other international artists of the Silk Road Project discuss their philosophies on music and culture. Starring Yo-Yo Ma, Kinan Azmeh and Kayhan Kalhor.

7:30 p.m. Tuesday

"LA LA LAND" PG-13, 2:08. Comedy, drama, musical.

A jazz pianist falls for an aspiring actress in Los Angeles. Starring Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and Amiee Conn.