One Brooklyn
July 24, 2015
BROOKLYN, NY, July 24, 2015: On Wednesday, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams kicked off “A Summer Movie Under the Stars”, a family-friendly film series he is presenting at Long Meadow North in Prospect Park, as hundreds of young Brooklynites and their parents gathered to enjoy the classic feature “E.T. the Extra Terrestrial”. The run will continue for the next three Wednesdays, with entertainment beginning at 7:00 PM and the movie starting shortly after sunset. Borough President Adams highlighted the importance of bringing the borough together for positive community-building activities, as well as seizing the opportunity to educate audiences on important issues like financial education and tenant harassment, which he is doing through several short videos preceding the movie screenings.
“You can’t beat sitting with family and friends on a picnic blanket in the park to enjoy a cool flick on a warm summer evening in Brooklyn,” said Borough President Adams. “I am excited to see Brooklynites both young and young at heart kick back and relax for ‘A Summer Movie Under the Stars’. It is equally valuable that we can use this fun occasion to introduce valuable tips and information to our neighbors that can build a better quality of life for One Brooklyn. I thank our sponsors for making this film series possible, showcasing their commitment to supporting our communities.”
The lead sponsor of Borough President Adams’ “A Summer Movie Under the Stars” is Broadway Stages, with additional sponsorship provided by car2go, NYC & Company Foundation, and Prospect Park Alliance.
“It is an honor for Broadway Stages to be part of “Summer Movies Under The Stars” along with Eric Adams and his wonderful team at Brooklyn Borough Hall,” said Gina Argento, CEO of Broadway Stages. “In the next few weeks, these film screenings at Prospect Park will serve as a great reminder of how wonderful it is to live and work in the great borough of Brooklyn.”
“We at car2go are incredibly proud of our work with Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams to help make this great borough an even better place to live, whether we’re supporting fun, family-friendly events in our community, or simply making it easier to move throughout the borough,” said Thomas McNeil, Brooklyn general manager of car2go. “We applaud Borough President Adams for his commitment to connecting Brooklynites with their neighbors and all the great things this community has to offer.”
“NYC & Company Foundation is proud to help support the cultural events that make Brooklyn a unique and exciting destination,” said Fred Dixon, president and CEO of NYC & Company. “Through our partnership with Borough President Eric Adams, we believe visitors from around the world will increasingly see Brooklyn as a must-visit borough, spending their time and money at local businesses and institutions and helping Brooklyn communities to flourish.”
“The Prospect Park Alliance is dedicated to providing quality, free programs to the public, and we are glad to partner with Brooklyn Borough President Adams to further this goal,” said Sue Donoghue, president of the Prospect Park Alliance. “This event is a wonderful chance for Brooklynites to enjoy a beautiful, family-friendly evening under the stars in the borough’s backyard.”
On Wednesday, July 29th, moviegoers will enjoy “Where the Wild Things Are”, a film adaptation of the classic children’s book by Brooklyn-born writer Maurice Sendak. Wednesday, August 5th will feature “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1”, the most recent entry in the blockbuster series. Finally, the Oscar-winning animated musical “Happy Feet” will play on Wednesday, August 12th. Those seeking more information can contact Brooklyn Borough Hall by calling (718) 802-3777 or e-mailing [email protected].
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