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In Universal Pictures’ Get Out, a speculative thriller from Blumhouse (producers of The Visit, Insidious series and The Gift) and the mind of Jordan Peele, when a young African-American man visits his white girlfriend’s family estate, he…
Stop by after school to relax and unwind with a movie. For kids 8 to 13 and their families. Snacks will be provided!
This series will feature Children's Movies rated G or PG.
Community Cinema is at a branch near you! Check out…
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Please join us for a special screening of The Princess and the Frog.A prince is transformed into a frog and accidentally curses a beautiful princess with an amphibian form as well when he kisses her in an attempt to break the spell. The…
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Join Bessie Coleman Branch with a screening of The Fantastic Fou.Story centers on 16-year-old Bri, who wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Facing controversies and with an eviction notice staring down her family,…
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Join us for Wes Anderson’s debut romcom heist picture, Bottle Rocket, celebrating its 30th anniversary!
Anthony (Luke Wilson) finds himself embroiled in the machinations of his best friend (Owen Wilson), who is an elaborate…
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Join us for a screening of Crooklyn.Portrait of a close-knit black family living in 1970s Brooklyn, as seen through the eyes of the youngest daughter. This comedy-drama follows them as they deal with money woes, eccentric neighbors and the…
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Join King Branch for a screening of The Maze Runner.Thomas is dropped into a community of boys after his memory is erased, soon learning they're all trapped in a maze that will require him to join forces with fellow "runners" for a shot at…
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Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
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Join us for a screening of Wildcats (1986).
Molly McGrath quits her cushy middle-class teaching job to become a high-school football coach at an inner-city school. Facing culture and gender clashes, and a personal child-custody…
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Join the Back of the Yards staff for a screening of Bob Marley, One Love. Click here to watch the trailer!
The music documentary unravels the life of noteworthy musician Bob Marley. The film dissects the artist's life, delving deep into his…
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Join us for a screening of Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie (2025).
Gabby heads out on a road trip with her Grandma Gigi to the urban wonderland of Cat Francisco. But when Gabby's dollhouse, her most prized possession, ends up in the…
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Únete a nosotros para la proyección de Freakier Friday.
Veintidós años después de que Tess y Anna vivieran una crisis de identidad, Anna ahora tiene una hija y una hijastra. Mientras afrontan los desafíos que surgen al unir dos familias,…
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A black family living in a cramped Chicago tenement in the 1940s have the opportunity to improve their social standing via an insurance-policy check, but are in disagreement about how best to spend the windfall. Lorraine Hansberry adapted…
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Join us for a showing of Princess and the Frog.
A prince is transformed into a frog and accidentally curses a beautiful princess with an amphibian form as well when he kisses her in an attempt to break the spell. The two them go on a wild…
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Join us for a screening of Driving While Black: Race, Space, and Mobility in America.
Discover how the advent of the automobile brought new mobility and freedom for African Americans but also exposed them to discrimination and deadly…
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Welcome to Documentary Club!
Each month, libraries across the city will feature a thought-provoking documentary focused on the American experience and history. After the film, stick around to discuss your thoughts and ideas with other…
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Join us at the Thurgood Marshall branch for a special movie night featuring Disney Pixar’s Soul!
Joe Gardner is a middle-school band teacher who dreams of becoming a great jazz musician. When an unexpected twist of fate sends him on…
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Join us for a screening of American Fiction.Thelonious “Monk” Ellison's writing career has stalled because his work isn't deemed “Black enough.” Monk, a writer and English professor, writes a satirical novel under a pseudonym, aiming to…
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Join us for a screening of Freakier Friday.22 years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna…
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22 years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might strike…