The Under the Stars in Clark Park film series kicks off on June 4 with a short film program from the 2021 Philadelphia Latino Film Festival (Photo courtesy of cinéSPEAK).

After holding virtual film screenings for a year due to the COVID pandemic, cinéSPEAK is bringing audiences together for four magical evenings of independent cinema at one of West Philly’s most popular public spaces – Clark Park.

This new outdoor cinema series, titled Under the Stars in Clark Park, will feature incredible independent films, DJs, arts and cultural organizations, and food trucks every Friday in June (June 4, 11, 18 and 25).

“Doors”/Live DJ performances kick off at 7 p.m. and film screenings begin at 8:30 p.m. (sundown) at “The Bowl” at 43rd and Chester.

All events are free to attend, but due to cinéSPEAK’s COVID-19 safety protocols, registration is required. More information and registration links can be found at: www.cineSPEAK.org/ATTEND.

The opening night on Friday, June 4 will feature DJ Rahsaan of AFROTAINO Productions and a short film program from the 2021 Philadelphia Latino Film Festival.

On June 18, cinéSPEAK, in collaboration with Paul Robeson House & Museum, will present Amazing Grace, Sydney Pollack’s unfinished documentary about the recording of Aretha Franklin’s best-selling album.

The Under the Stars in Clark Park series is presented by PNC Arts Alive, a multi-year, multi-million dollar grant initiative that supports arts organizations in the Greater Philadelphia, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware region. cinéSPEAK is a 2020 recipient of the grant.

Sydney Pollack’s documentary, Amazing Grace, will be presented in partnership with Paul Robeson House on Friday, June 18.