The 1986 film Stand by Me is based on Stephen Kingยs novella The Body, which chronicles the summer quest of four 12-year-old boys (played in the film by Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman and Jerry OยConnell) who find the corpse of a boy their age. Just like mythical heroes, the quartet must overcome a few obstacles ย bullies, junkyard dogs and, who can forget, the leeches ย before completing their journey. The film garnered Golden Globe, Academy, Writers Guild and Directors Guild awards and has proven to be a timeless summer classic. 8:30 p.m. Domy, 1709 Westheimer. For information, call 713-523-3669 or visit www.domystore.com. Free.
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