About this Event
cinéSPEAK Under the Stars at Clark Park 2022 is produced thanks to generous on-going support from and additional support from , and , as well as, our community of local partners—including: , , River Nice (of ), , and
**EVENT FLOW**
COME EARLY! SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES. Food trucks and vendors will be on Chester Avenue near our event entrance (at approx. 4350 Chester Ave) and along our sidewalk by playground. Check social media and our website for updated listing of vendors, food trucks and community partners participating in our festival.
DOORS / DJ @ 7:30PM
FILM @ 9:00PM
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**THIS EVENT IS OUTDOORS** This event is NOT rain or shine. See below for more info.
**BYO-CHAIRS or BLANKET** Lots of guests choose to come early and picnic with family and friends (what fun!) Seating is first come, first served. Please socially-distance.
**RAIN DATE INFO** If we need to cancel/postpone due to rain/stormy weather, we will notify all registrants via email and announce on social media day-of.
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**TICKETS**
GENERAL ADMISSION: FREE! *Registration is requested** This will help us notify you in the chance of postponement.
**DONATIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED!** Every penny helps. Support our efforts to launch a brick-and-mortar indie / art house cinema in West Philadelphia...Coming in early 2023!
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ABOUT THE FILM:
Director Rita Baghdadi / Lebanon, US / 2022 / 1hr 18min / Arabic and English with English subtitles / Coming of Age, Documentary, Queer
On the outskirts of Beirut, at the height of the Lebanese revolution, Lilas and Shery wrestle with friendship, sexuality and destruction in their pursuit of becoming thrash metal rock stars. Sirens is a feature-length coming-of-age documentary starring the Lebanon’s first all-female metal band, Slave to Sirens.
TRAILER...COMING SOON
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ABOUT THE VENUE — The Bowl at CLARK PARK
**Located at approximately 4350 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104—between 43rd and 45th streets and Chester and Kingsessing Avenues**
Established in 1895, Clark Park is in the heart of Philadelphia’s University City neighborhood. With more than 300 trees, the park covers nine acres. The park’s boundaries are Baltimore Avenue, Woodland Avenue, 43rd Street and 45th Street.
In addition to private residences, the park’s neighbors include the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, the HMS School for children with Cerebral Palsy and a City of Philadelphia District Health Center.
Directions: Our event takes place in 'The Bowl' at Clark Park. The 'entrance' to our event is on the south side of the 4300 block of Chester Avenue at the sidewalk leading to the playground area.
—Driving/Parking: Parking is limited and not guaranteed. If you plan to drive, we would recommend trying to park along 43rd or 45th streets or along Chester Avenue.
—via Public Transit: The park is located directly on the Route 13 Trolley OR a short walk from Route 34 that runs on Baltimore Ave. If taking #13, get off at 43rd St and Chester Ave.
—via Ride Share apps: We recommend inputting the destination as: 4350 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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**COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES WILL BE IN PLACE**
—PLEASE SOCIALLY-DISTANCE FROM OTHER GROUPS
—MASK WEARING IS RECOMMENDED and REQUESTED WHEN NOT DRINKING/EATING
—FEEL UNWELL? BEEN IN CONTACT WITH SOMEONE WHO TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19? PLEASE STAY HOME. Again—if you have been in contact with someone diagnosed with Covid up to 14 days before the event...please stay home.
—GOT QUESTIONS?? Hit us up: [email protected]
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ABOUT CINÉSPEAK:
We are a Philadelphia-based cinema organization that engages diverse audiences through our independent, repertory and foreign film programming; creating space and centering the stories of individuals and communities that are often underrepresented in mainstream cinema.
We promote community togetherness and global understanding by engaging film enthusiasts while cultivating the next generation of discerning moviegoers; encouraging people to demand social justice both on-screen and throughout society.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Bowl at Clark Park, 4300 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, United States
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