Join us for a special outdoor screening celebrating 40 years of Beat Street! This FREE event is part of our Film Screening Series, a vibrant celebration of independent filmmaking and Bronx culture. We’ve partnered with The 161st Street BID, Bronx Community Board 4, and NYC Parks to bring this classic film back to the community.

Feature Film: Beat Street (1984)

🎤 Directed by Stanley Lathan | Produced by Harry Belafonte
📽️ Screened at the 1984 Cannes Film Festival

An iconic hip-hop drama set in the South Bronx, Beat Street follows the journey of a DJ, a promoter, and their friends as they navigate the emerging hip-hop movement of the 1980s—featuring breakdancing, DJing, graffiti, and rap culture. A film that helped introduce hip-hop to the world, it remains a cornerstone of Bronx history and global urban culture.

Getting There:

🚇 Take the B, D, or 4 trains to 161st St, Yankee Stadium
🎥 Screening Begins: Around 8:00 PM

🎟️ FREE – RSVP Optional