A Better Jamaica
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Encanto” (PG)
Saint Albans (Archie Spigner) Park 175-18 Merrick Boulevard, Saint Albans, NYDeep in the Colombian mountains, the Madrigal family possesses an extraordinary secret. Each member of the family is able to perform magic. Yet at the heart of the family is 15-year-old Mirabel, who does not seem to possess any unusual…
Classic (Foreign Language) Film Fridays – “Slumdog Millionaire” (PG)
Rufus King Park 150-29 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY, United StatesA Mumbai teenager reflects on his life after being accused of cheating on the Indian version of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?”. Directors: Danny Boyle and Loveleen Tandan Production Year: 2008 Runtime: 120 Minutes Writers: Simon Beaufoy (screenplay) and…
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “The Mitchells vs. The Machines” (PG)
Cambria/Cabbell Park 120-03 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Cambria Heights, New YorkAfter Katie Mitchell is accepted to the university of her dreams, her father, Rick, decides that it will only be fitting for the whole family to drive her to school and have an adventure. However, their plans are ruined when…
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Boss Baby 2: Family Business” (PG)
Springfield Park Springfield Boulevard at 147th Avenue, Springfield Gardens, NY, United StatesThe Templeton brothers have become adults and drifted away from each other, but a new boss baby with a cutting-edge approach is about to bring them together again – and inspire a new family business. Director: Tom McGrath Writers: Marla…
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” (PG-13)
Baisley Pond Park – Foch Boulevard @ Long Street 118-26 Lakeview Blvd East, Jamaica, New YorkFrom director Jason Reitman and producer Ivan Reitman comes the next chapter in the original Ghostbusters universe. In Ghostbusters: Afterlife, when a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to…
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Space Jam: A New Legacy” (PG)
Saint Albans (Archie Spigner) Park 175-18 Merrick Boulevard, Saint Albans, NYWhen LeBron and his young son Dom are trapped in a digital space by a rogue A.I., LeBron must get them home safe by leading Bugs, Lola Bunny and the whole gang of notoriously undisciplined Looney Tunes to victory over…
Classic (Foreign Language) Film Fridays – “City of God” (R)
Rufus King Park 150-29 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY, United StatesBased on the novel by Paolo Lin. Gangland violence sweeps the slums of Rio de Janeiro in the 1960s and ’70s, when shifting alliances result in a brutal gang war, which is documented on film by an amateur photographer. Directors:…
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “King Richard” (PG-13)
Cambria/Cabbell Park 120-03 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Cambria Heights, New YorkA look at how tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams became who they are after the coaching from their father Richard Williams. Directors: Reinaldo Marcus Green Production Year: 2021 Rating: PG-13 Studio: Warner Bros. Runtime: 144 minutes Cast: Will Smith,…
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park: – “Spider-Man: No Way Home” (PG-13)
Baisley Pond Park – Foch Boulevard @ Long Street 118-26 Lakeview Blvd East, Jamaica, New YorkPeter Parker is now unmasked, his identity as Spider-Man known to the world. In a way, he likes it that his girl MJ knows his true identity, the same with his best friend Ned and Aunt May. However, problems follow…
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Summer of Soul” (PG-13)
Saint Albans (Archie Spigner) Park 175-18 Merrick Boulevard, Saint Albans, NYDocumentary about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival which celebrated African-American music and culture and promoted Black pride and unity. Directors: Questlove Production Year: 2021 Rating: PG-13 Studio: Hulu Runtime: 118 minutes Cast: Dorinda Drake, Barbara Bland-Acosta, Darryl Lewis
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Journal for Jordan” (PG-13)
Dr. Charles R. Drew Park 115-05 140th Street, Jamaica, NY, United StatesDirected by Denzel Washington and starring Michael B. Jordan with a screenplay by Virgil Williams, A JOURNAL FOR JORDAN is based on the true story of First Sergeant Charles Monroe King (Jordan), a soldier deployed to Iraq who begins to…
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Sing 2” (Rain Date – August 8th)
Cambria/Cabbell Park 120-03 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Cambria Heights, New YorkTheater owner Buster Moon sets his sights on producing a brand-new musical with his troupe in the glamorous Redshore City. To gain the support of a ruthless music mogul, he pitches that he’ll feature Clay Calloway, a legendary but elusive…
ABJ’s Family Movies in the Park – “Fatherhood” (PG-13)
Springfield Park Springfield Boulevard at 147th Avenue, Springfield Gardens, NY, United StatesAn eager expectant father finds his world is torn asunder when his wife inexplicably passes away after giving birth. He must then reconcile his challenging past with his grief if he is to be the father he always dreamed of…
A Better Jamaica’s Community Karaoke – Baisley Pond Park
Baisley Pond Park 155th st, Jamaica, United StatesNone of the Family Movies in the Park dates for Baisley Pond Park were cancelled because of rain, so it's time for some community karaoke. Get your voice ready to come and belt out some of your favorite tunes.
A Better Jamaica’s Community Karaoke – St. Albans Park
Saint Albans (Archie Spigner) Park 175-18 Merrick Boulevard, Saint Albans, NYNone of the Family Movies in the Park dates for St. Albans Park were cancelled because of rain, so it's time for some community karaoke. Get your voice ready to come and belt out some of your favorite tunes.
Classic (Foreign Language) Film Fridays – “Parasite” (R)
Rufus King Park 150-29 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY, United StatesBong Joon Ho brings his singular skillset home to Korea in this pitch-black modern fairytale. Meet the Park Family: the picture of aspirational wealth. And the Kim Family, rich in street smarts but not much else. Be it chance or…
The Last Breeze of Summer
Saint Albans (Archie Spigner) Park 175-18 Merrick Boulevard, Saint Albans, NYThe Last Breeze of Summer Get ready! It's almost here. The Last Breeze of Summer. In the Spring of 2012, A Better Jamaica launched and hosted The Jamaica Ball – a collective dinner party fundraiser for 20+ local non-profits at…
The AirTrain Jazz Festival w/ Michelle Marie
AirTrain – Jamaica Station 93-40 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New YorkThe AirTrain Jazz Festival series continues this week when Michelle Marie takes the AirTrain Jamaica stage. Join us as we pay tribute to Jamaica’s rich jazz history by presenting some of the New York City metropolitan area’s best jazz musicians…
The AirTrain Jazz Festival w/ Art Lillard’s Blue Heaven Swing Sextet
AirTrain – Jamaica Station 93-40 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New YorkThe AirTrain Jazz Festival series continues this week when Art Lillard’s Blue Heaven Swing Sextet takes the AirTrain Jamaica stage. Join us as we pay tribute to Jamaica’s rich jazz history by presenting some of the New York City metropolitan…
The AirTrain Jazz Festival w/ The Steve Palmore Trio
AirTrain – Jamaica Station 93-40 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New YorkThe AirTrain Jazz Festival series continues this week when The Steve Palmore Trio takes the AirTrain Jamaica stage. Join us as we pay tribute to Jamaica’s rich jazz history by presenting some of the New York City metropolitan area’s best…