Join curator Tommy José Stathes for 'Cats, Rats & Co.', a program of vintage animated shorts from his extensive 16mm film archive. Stathes, who has amassed one of the largest collections of its kind over 25 years, will introduce the screening and host a Q&A session afterward. The program features a diverse selection of rare and classic cartoons focusing on animal characters, offering a unique glimpse into early animation.

Saturday Afternoon Cartoons: Cats, Rats & Co. with Tommy José Stathes (Curator)

Discover a collection of timeless animated shorts from the 1920s to the 1950s, featuring beloved characters like Felix the Cat, Porky Pig, and Krazy Kat. This unique showcase delves into original tales of rodents, felines, and their companions, revealing a side of classic animation rarely seen. Many of these 'orphan films' are difficult to access elsewhere, making this a rare opportunity to see them on the big screen.