Name: Movies in Clark Park: Harriet
Start: 2026-08-14T19:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-14T22:30:00-04:00
Location: Clark Park Bowl

Movies in Clark Park: Harriet

University City District is a partnership of world-renowned anchor institutions, small businesses and residents that creates opportunity, and improves economic vitality and quality of life in theUniversity City areaof West Philadelphia. Our primary mission is community revitalization. We work within a place-based, data-driven framework to invest in world-class public spaces, address crime and public safety, bring life to commercial corridors, connect low-income residents to careers, and promote job growth and innovation.

University City District

In 2026, University City District will screen four films tied to the theme of freedom.

Clark Park Bowl

Join us Friday, August 14th for a screening of <a href="https://share.google/6NNrF6aPysuk6Ike1" title="https://share.google/6NNrF6aPysuk6Ike1" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Harriet</a> (2019). The film will be screened beginning at sundown (approximately 8:20 PM) in the Clark Park bowl during fair weather. Bring a blanket or chair and join the fun!From her escape from slavery through the dangerous missions she led to liberate hundreds of slaves through the Underground Railroad, don’t miss Harriet, the story of heroic abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Starring Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr. Joe Alwyn, and Janelle Monáe.We make every effort to announce postponements or cancellations via our social media channels and emails sent to our event lists prior to a scheduled screening. Sudden changes in forecasts or conditions do occasionally force us to postpone or cancel after a movie screening has already begun. Follow our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/universitycity/?hl=en" title="https://www.instagram.com/universitycity/?hl=en" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram account</a> to stay up-to-date on news about Movies in Clark Park and the rest of our summer programming.UCD requires dry conditions in the Clark Park bowl to screen films without risking damage to the park. UCD may elect to postpone or cancel film screenings due to the following conditions: <ul><li>Muddy conditions within the bowl from prior rain or flooding</li><li>High winds</li><li>The threat of lightning</li><li>Forecasted or sudden rain that can potentially cause serious damage to the A/V equipment we rent to screen the films</li></ul> Don't miss the remainder of the series! <ul><li>Friday, August 7th: A League of Their Own (1992) <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991924836808?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991924836808?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">RSVP HERE</a></li><li>Friday, August 21st: Zootopia 2 (2025) <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993541853348?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993541853348?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">RSVP HERE</a></li><li>Friday, August 28th: The Matrix (1999) <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993542250536?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993542250536?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">RSVP HERE</a></li><li>RAIN DATE FOR ONE FILM (if necessary): Friday, September 4th</li></ul>

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