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Enjoy the Cinemas in the night sky at Rainier Beach!
This summer, film and community come together under the open sky for the Summer Movie Festival, a celebration of storytelling, culture, and local connection in Rainier Beach.
Each evening begins with a vibrant vendor market at sunset, showcasing local artisans, small businesses, and food vendors. As the sky darkens, the night opens with a rotating segment that adds a unique touch to each event:
- A themed performance or presentation that aligns with the film’s cultural or social themes
- A talkback with filmmakers for locally produced films
- A community open mic to invite reflection and creative expression
After the feature film, some evenings may include a facilitated conversation or talkback depending on the content and theme of the screening.
All events are free to attend and part of the Be’er Sheva Activation Plan supported by Seattle Parks and Recreation, with a focus on uplifting BIPOC, WMBE, and First Nation voices in the South Seattle community.
Cultural Performances: Enjoy cultural performances, spoken word, and hear inspiring words from filmmakers and directors!
Food and Vendors: Savor delicious food from various vendors and explore unique crafts and products.
Family Activities: Fun and engaging activities for all ages, including workshops and games.
Announcing our August 8th Feature Film
Armed with a voracious curiosity, impulsive slant, and intrinsic ability to connect with others, Iranian immigrant Mahsa Darabi delves into her deep-seated longing to understand her heritage, reflects on the current civil unrest in her homeland, and then embarks on a journey to somehow find her way back to her roots in Iran through the common language of food. In doing so, she travels to Portland, Los Angeles, and Mexico to expose the beautiful and inherently connected mess that is humanity, through the truths of food and story. We find that despite the contrasts we've created through generations of drawing borders, forming traditions, and purveying beliefs, we are more alike than we are different. Mahsa works to unearth a better understanding for our place within this vast collective, and to spur a renewed social thirst for discourse.
