Scribe Video Center’s Street Movies! returns this July and August, bringing independent, award-winning films from local and international filmmakers to outdoor community spaces near you! Screenings are free, open to the public, and family-friendly. Each night will feature a live performance and a specially curated lineup of short films that celebrates culture and community, explores social issues, and sparks engaging discussion. Mark your calendars now for a nearby screening, and make sure to bring your friends, neighbors, and family members!

Programs will include curated selections from independent filmmakers such as Dear Philadelphia (Dir. Renee Osubu), a powerful story documenting fatherhood, forgiveness, and community in North Philadelphia, On The Fenceline: A Fight for Clean Air (Dir. Tara Eng, Kristen Harrison, Alex Klein, and Alisha Tamarchenko) an empowering documentary following community organizers on a journey to shut down the east coast’s largest oil refinery and fight for their right to breathe, and Don’t Go Tellin’ Your Momma (Dir. Topaz Jones & rubberband.), a Sundance-Winning Op-Doc taking viewers on a visual and musical journey through artist Topaz Jones’ education on his own Black identity.

Please visit https://www.scribe.org/street-movies-2024 for the most up to date information about the 2024 Street Movies! Series.

2024 Schedule:

Saturday, July 20th, 8:00PM

CHINATOWN

Host: Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation

Location: 227 N 11th Street

Thursday, August 8th, 8:00PM

GERMANTOWN

Host: Friends of Vernon Park

Location: Vernon Park (5800 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144)

Saturday, August 10th, 8:00PM

HUNTING PARK

Host: Esperanza Arts Center

Location: 4261 North 5th Street Philadelphia, PA 19140

Wednesday, August 14th, 8:00PM

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA

Host: Friends of Mifflin Square Park

Location: Mifflin Square Park (500 Wolf St, Philadelphia, PA 19148)

Saturday, August 17th, 8:00PM

GRAYS FERRY

Host: Philly Thrive

Location: Stinger Square Playground (3200 Dickinson St, Philadelphia, PA 19146)

Wednesday, August 21st, 8:00PM

AFRICATOWN, SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA

Host: African Cultural Alliance of North America (ACANA)

Location: 5500 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Saturday, August 24th, 8:00PM

NORTH PHILADELPHIA

Host: Urban Creators

Location: 2316-50 North 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133

Saturday, August 31st, 8:00PM

WEST OAK LANE

Host: Masjidullah: The Center for Human Excellence

Location: 7401 Limekiln Pike, Philadelphia, PA 19138