MOVIES ON THE BLOCK

Movies on the Block is a free, summer screening program designed to bring groundbreaking films to neighborhoods across Philadelphia.

Planned in partnership with local community groups and organizations, each event invigorates established community gathering spaces and creates space for meaningful conversation and engagement through carefully curated films and accessible community activities.

Each Movies on the Block event features a screening of an outstanding film paired with interactive activities, performances, educational demonstrations, giveaways, and more.

All Movies on the Block events are free and open to the public.

2022 MOVIES ON THE BLOCK LINE-UP

SUNDAY, JUNE 19
Neighborhood: University City
Location: The Lawn at uCity (3701 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19104)
Film: DRUMLINE | Charles Stone III | USA | 2002 | 118 MIN | PG-13
Time: 5:00 PM (event start time) /// 8:00 PM (movie start time)
Lead Partner: Kabila Events & 6ix 8ight
Let’s celebrate this day of emancipation, strength, and hope together.
Come out for our first ever 21+ Movies On The Block Block Party Edition! Featuring Black vendors from around Philadelphia, our Juneteenth Movies On The Block will feature free drinks sponsored by Tito’s, a live DJ, Black movie trivia, a raffle, lawn games, and more!

SATURDAY, JULY 9
Neighborhood: North Philadelphia
Location: Greater Enon Missionary Baptist Church (1854 N 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19121)
Film: BLACK PANTHER | Ryan Coogler | USA | 2018 | 134 MIN | PG-13
Time: 6:00 PM (event start time) /// 8:00 PM (movie start time)
Lead Partner: Greater Enon Missionary Baptist Church
Come out for a summer night of food, games, and fun with North Philly neighbors and nonprofits from across the city. Before the screening of BLACK PANTHER, grab a bite to eat, get help signing up for SNAP benefits, and take some time to make your own sci-fi superhero inventions and try your hand at assembling a superhero team.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
Neighborhood: South Philadelphia
Location: FDR Park (1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145)
Film: FANTASTIC MR. FOX | Wes Anderson | USA | 2009 | 88 MIN | PG
Time: 6:00 PM (event start time) /// 8:00 PM (movie start time)
Lead Partner: Friends of FDR Park
Come join PFS and FDR Park for a day of celebrating nature and community. Come early to enjoy a foraging walk, nature yoga and meditation, and Cambodian water ice provided by the Cambodian Association, not to mention plenty of movie related crafts and popcorn to get you in the mood for a fantastic flick!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19
Neighborhood: West Kensington
Location: The Lighthouse (101 E Erie Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19134)
Film: COCO | Adrian Molina, Lee Unkrich | USA | 2017 | 104 MIN | PG
Time: 6:00 PM (event start time) /// 8:00 PM (movie start time)
Lead Partner: Make the World Better Foundation
Join Make the World Better Foundation and PFS for a community celebration at the Lighthouse. We’ll be at the community center all evening long, working with neighbors and neighborhood businesses and organizations to provide an evening of culture, food, and fun before we dance the night away with Coco in the Land of the Dead. Activities include a musical performance, face painting, games, crafts, and a free food box distribution in partnership with Philabundance!

If you have any questions about Movies on the Block, or are interested in hosting a program, please contact Kyrie Fisher, Community Engagement Manager at kfisher@filmadelphia.org or Madeline Charne, Education Manager at mcharne@filmadelphia.org

Click here for the 2017 Movies on the Block Report.
Click here for the 2016 Movies on the Block Report.