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Among the many not-to-miss summer experiences in NYC is a free outdoor movie in the park. If your kids are old enough to start a movie after sundown, make it a family affair (or date night)! Invite your friends, pack a picnic, and arrive early to catch the sunset!
Not sure if a movie is appropriate for your kiddo? Pro tip: check Common Sense Media for age recommendations.
ABOUT THE FILM:
British Indian director Gurinder Chadha’s third feature tells the story of teenager Jess Bhamra (Parminder Nagra in a winning breakout performance), an avid soccer fan, dreams of living up to the example of her idol, star player David Beckham, against the wishes of her culturally conservative Punjabi elders. When new friend Jules (Keira Knightley) persuades her to join the local women’s team without her parents’ knowledge, Jess quickly wins the acceptance and respect of her teammates and their coach (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) but must struggle to reconcile her passion for the game with her family’s expectations.
EVENT DETAILS
Free outdoor films on the Parade Ground return to Governors Island for Summer 2023! “Rule Breakers and Troublemakers” will feature screenings of F. Gary Gray’s Set It Off, Steven Soderbergh’s Out of Sight, and Gurinder Chadha’s Bend It Like Beckham.
Screenings are free and open to the public with pre-show entertainment kicking off at 7 pm and films beginning at 8:30 pm. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, with vendors to be announced.
