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Dominican Film Festival: EL BRUJO (International Premiere)

El Brujo (The Witch)

(International Premiere)

Tickets $39.19 on Event Brite

Archie Lopez| Dominican Republic | 2023 | Comedy | English, Spanish with English Subtitles | 90 Min.

Cast / Elenco : Miguel Céspedes (Primo), Raymond Pozo (Mon), Jayden Marine (Vladi), Karla Fatule (Teresa), Jochy Santos (Dios), Waddy Jaquez (Benigno el brujo)

Synopsis / Sinopsis

“Mon” (Raymond Pozo) se siente perseguido después de protagonizar un confuso incidente en Santo Domingo y viaja hacia el campo donde vive su “Primo” (Miguel Céspedes), quien se encuentra aprovechando las vacaciones de su hijo “Vladi” (Jayden Marine) para enseñarle a ser un buen dominicano y un exitoso pelotero.

“Mon” (Raymond Pozo) feels persecuted after starring in a confusing incident in Santo Domingo and travels to the countryside where his cousin “Primo” (Miguel Céspedes) lives. Primo is taking advantage of his son “Vladi’s” (Jayden Marine) vacation to teach him how to be a good Dominican and a successful baseball player.

Presented by the Dominican Film Festival in New York City with support from the United Palace of Cultural Arts, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

 

Dominican Film Festival

The Dominican Film Festival celebrates the best in Dominican Cinema with the goal to enrich the artistic experience of New York’s diverse cultural audience.

The Dominican Film Festival’s mission is to promote the new generation of Dominican filmmakers as well as the established one, its film industry, and to strengthen the vital and expanding economic and cultural relationship with the United States.

We also aim to keep New York City audiences informed about the Dominican Cinema and its relation to the history, politics and social life of this country, as treated by the film makers, through the subjects and aesthetic approach they focus on.

Highbridge Park: Movies Under the Stars: La Bamba

Friday, October 27, 2023
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs.

A biography of Ritchie Valens, the young rocker who died in a 1959 plane crash with Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper.

This movie begins at 7:00 p.m. This event is FREE and open to the public. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled. The decision to cancel the event will be made prior to the screening and will be promptly posted on our website.

For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact (212) 360-1430 or accessibility@parks.nyc.gov for more information regarding accessibility. Requests for special accommodations should be made by Tuesday, October24, 2023.

Rated PG-13
The following movie has been rated PG-13. Some material may be inappropriate for young children. Parents may wish to consider whether it should be viewed by those under 13.

Location

Pool Deck in Highbridge Park
Manhattan

Directions to this location

 

Cost

Free

Fort Tryon Park – MOVIES UNDER THE STARS: COCO

October 14 @ 6:45 pm – 8:45 pm

Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs.

A boy named Miguel dreams of becoming a famous guitar player, despite the misgivings of his close-knit family. When his lofty ambitions cause him to run afoul of a curse, he must journey into the Land of the Dead to seek forgiveness from his ancestors.

This film will be screened in Spanish with English subtitles.

The Dongan Lawn is located on Broadway at the Dongan Pl. entrance. 

Movies begin at dusk. This event is FREE and open to the public. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled. The decision to cancel the event will be made prior to the screening and will be promptly posted here.

This event is sponsored by Council Member Carmen De La Rosa.

For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact (212) 360-1430 or accessibility@parks.nyc.gov for more information regarding accessibility. Requests for special accommodations should be made by Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

Rated PG

FILM WORKS ALFRESCO AT HAVEN PLAZA: HIDDEN FIGURES

HIDDEN FIGURES

RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 – 7pm!

Join us for a free summer movie night at Haven Plaza! Inwood Art Works is screening “Hidden Figures” on a giant screen at Haven Plaza on 168 Street and Fort Washington Avenue.

Relax, connect with neighbors, and enjoy the warm summer night and this family favorite!

Enjoy this true story of a team of female African-American mathematicians (brilliantly played by Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae) who served a vital role in NASA winning the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union.

The film will begin at approximately 7:00pm and will be in English with Spanish subtitles.

There are limited chairs, tables, and benches available. We encourage you to bring a lawn chair and snacks.

What: Outdoor movie screening of “HIdden Figures”

When: Friday, September 17, 2023 from 7:00-9:00pm

Where: Haven Plaza on 168 Street and Fort Washington

In the event of inclement weather, please join us at the Alumni Auditorium – 650 W 168 St.