Town film series kicks off on July 13

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The free North Hempstead Summer Film Series will begin on July 13 continue on July 29, Aug. 15 and Aug. 23 at parks throughout the town.

“With summer upon us, the Town of North Hempstead invites residents from all over the town to join us for our free summer movie series spanning from July 13th to August 23rd,” Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth said. “These movie experiences are a great way to enjoy a beautiful summer night with the family.”

The first movie will be on Sunday, July 13, at 7:30 p.m.. The movie “Matilda” will be shown indoors at Clinton G. Martin Park in New Hyde Park. The 1996 film, which was based on Roald Dahl’s novel of the same name, received critical acclaim worldwide.

On Tuesday, July 29, at 8:45 p.m., the film “Million Dollar Baby” will be screened at the beautiful Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson. The film features Clint Eastwood and Hillary Swank, and won four academy awards; including Best Picture.

Friday, Aug. 15, at 8 p.m., “The Rookie” will be at Martin “Bunky” Reid Park in New Cassel. The film, which stars Dennis Quaid, is about the true story of a high school teacher who makes it to the Major Leagues at the age of 40.

The last movie in the series will be on Saturday, Aug. 23, at 7:45 p.m.. The movie “Frozen” will be screened at North Hempstead Beach Park, and it will be set up as an old-fashioned drive-in movie. The popular 2013 Disney movie won the Academy Award for Best Animated Film, and the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature Film. Sit in your car or bring a lawn chair to watch the film.

Please call 311 and visit www.northhempsteadny.gov  for more information and the full schedule of summer events and festivals.

 

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