Great Lakes Cinema Series Presents:

The Man Who Invented Christmas

Everyone knows the story. This is how it came to be.

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Date
December 6, 2026
Event Starts
2:00 PM
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Theater Doors 1:30PM
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PG | 2017 | 1h 44m

Step into Victorian London and discover the story behind one of the most beloved Christmas tales ever written. The Man Who Invented Christmas follows Charles Dickens as he races to create A Christmas Carol, bringing Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the ghosts of Christmas to life through a mix of imagination, inspiration, and a little holiday magic.

Starring Dan Stevens, Christopher Plummer, and Jonathan Pryce, this charming Christmas film offers a fresh, festive look at the making of a timeless holiday classic.

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The Man Who Invented Christmas

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