Street Movies! with One Art Community Center
Free outdoor screening series bringing independent short films and videos to vibrant public spaces throughout Philadelphia
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Location
One Art Community Center
1431-39 North 52nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19131About this event
- Event lasts 2 hours
Scribe Video Center presents the 28th annual year of Street Movies! This film screening and performance series tours outdoor community spaces across Philadelphia every August with a program of independent short films from local, national, and international filmmakers, curated in partnership with neighborhood-based organizations. All events are family-friendly and open to the public.
Join us for this free outdoor screening in partnership with One Art Community Center. Join us for a live performance and a screening of five short films, followed by a community discussion.
7:45 pm - Live Performance by Nick J
8:15 pm - Film Program & Discussion
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Film Program:
wyba (the study of repetition) dir. Myles Cream (2024, USA, 9 min)
A look at the daily pursuit of finding and losing inspiration as an artist.
It's Never Lonesome in Philadelphia dir. Kiana Lattimore (2024, USA, 10 min)
Experimental documentary on the power of love in the Black community of Philadelphia.
Come Dance With Me dir. Nwaọ (2025, USA, 8 min)
Come Dance With Me is a visual archive in the form of a short film, documenting and exploring the stories of dance in the Black Diaspora across history, centering gender and sexuality-marginalized folks.
Waiting Onna Punch dir. Victoria Wilcox ( 2023, USA, 4 min)
After recovering from Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Steven "WOP" Williams finds his place in the rink. Through hard work, he lands the opportunity to compete for a place on the Olympic boxing team for the upcoming Olympic trials.
The Brothers That Broke Bread dir. Victoria Wilcox (USA, 10 min)
A young Black saxophonist in Philadelphia navigates the hardship of finding his voice as a musician in a predominantly White college. Through a battle of self-doubt and determination, Josh finds his place in the Philly jazz scene through brotherhood and resilience.
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For over two decades now, Street Movies! has been a great way for people to gather together, engage with independent film, and foster discussion around the cultural histories of their neighborhoods and issues affecting their communities. All screenings are free, open to the public, and family-friendly.