BP LEE ANNOUNCES “FREE WEDNESDAY MOVIE NIGHTS” AT THE 2020 QUEENS DRIVE-IN

Family-Friendly Films in Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Pre-Registration Required, Social Distancing Enforced

August 19 – September 30

(August 13, 2020 at 10:15am)

QUEENS, NY – A Queens native’s box office blockbuster, classic kids flicks and the timely tale of a civil rights icon are just some of the films to be enjoyed by Queens families this socially distant summer at Acting Borough President Sharon Lee’s “Free Wednesday Movie Nights at the 2020 Queens Drive-In” — a series of seven free, drive-in film screenings on the grounds of the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

“It certainly has been an unusual New York summer without concerts and other large-scale events at our beloved city parks, like the ‘Only in Queens Summer Festival’ in prior years,” said Borough President LEE. “Together with key partners, we’re delighted to bring this series of free movie nights at the 2020 Queens Drive-In as a fun throwback for the Borough of Families, while prioritizing safety in the midst of the ongoing pandemic.”

وكجزء من مهرجان سينمائي أكبر وشامل ومتعدد الأحياء، ستستمر سلسلة العروض المجانية في كوينز لمدة سبعة أيام أربعاء متتالية، تبدأ في 19 آب/أغسطس بعرض فيلم "جون لويس: مشكلة جيدة"، وهو فيلم وثائقي صدر حديثا يؤرخ حياة الشرفاء جون لويس، بطل الحقوق المدنية والعضو في الكونغرس منذ فترة طويلة والذي وافته المنية الشهر الماضي.

يتم تقديم ليالي السينما المجانية في كوينز في شراكة فخورة مع حدائق مدينة نيويورك ، والمراقب المالي لمدينة نيويورك ، وأفلام السطح ، وقاعة نيويورك للعلوم ، ومتحف الصورة المتحركة ، وسوق كوينز الليلي. 

“New Yorkers have worked hard to flatten the curve, and now it’s important to create opportunities for families and friends to enjoy these summer months together from a safe distance,” said New York City Comptroller SCOTT M. STRINGER. “I applaud Queens Borough President Lee for bringing this film series to Corona, and I’m proud to work alongside our partners to bring the community together, offer enriching cultural experiences, and ensure New Yorkers can still enjoy all that our beautiful city has to offer.”

“Flushing Meadows Corona Park is a vibrant community hub that offers a welcoming escape from stress and anxiety,” said NYC Parks Commissioner MITCHELL J. SILVER, FAICP. “We’re proud to host this exciting film series for Queens residents and families to enjoy. Special thanks to our partners for their commitment to prioritizing safety and bringing a new summertime tradition to this historic park.”

تتضمن قائمة "ليالي أفلام الأربعاء المجانية في كوينز درايف إن 2020" مزيجا انتقائيا من الزيارات الساحقة والإصدارات الجديدة وأفلام الأطفال الشهيرة والمفضلة الخيالية لجميع عائلات كوينز للاستمتاع بها. كما سيتم عرض سلسلة من الأفلام القصيرة، بعضها من إنتاج صناع أفلام محليين، قبل كل فيلم رئيسي.

سيتم تطبيق الابتعاد الاجتماعي بصرامة، ولن يسمح للضيوف الذين يصلون سيرا على الأقدام ولا أولئك الذين لم يسجلوا مسبقا.

2- المساحة محدودة بقدرة 200 مركبة تقريبا. التسجيل المسبق مطلوب لكل عرض لفيلم "ليالي الأربعاء المجانية في كوينز درايف إن 2020"، ويفتح قبل أسبوعين من كل عرض عبر www.queensdrivein.com. عند التسجيل، سوف يتلقى الضيوف تأكيدا، والذي يجب تقديمه إما عن طريق نسخة مطبوعة أو جهاز محمول عند الوصول. 

The full schedule of “Free Wednesday Movie Nights at the 2020 Queens Drive-In” is as follows:

The “Free Wednesday Movie Nights at the 2020 Queens Drive-In” — featuring a 60-foot screen constructed in the NYSCI parking lot — will open to pre-registered attendees at 7:30PM, one hour before the film screenings begin at 8:30PM. Exact timing is subject to change, and the film screenings will be held rain or shine.

وسوف تكون المواد الغذائية والمشروبات متاحة للشراء عن طريق الاتصال من خلال البائعين المميزين الذين يشاركون في سوق كوينز الليلي الموسمي ، الذي يقام سنويا في موقف سيارات NYSCI في فلاشينغ ميدوز كورونا بارك ولكن تم تأجيله حاليا بسبب وباء COVID-19 المستمر. يمكن شراء الطعام والمشروبات عن طريق الطلب غير التلامسي أثناء برمجة ما قبل العرض أو عبر البائعين على غرار الاستاد الذين يسيرون في المبنى قبل الميزة الرئيسية.

توفير 70،000 دولار في الدعم المالي ل "ليالي فيلم الأربعاء مجانا في 2020 كوينز محرك في" هو صندوق تحسين فلاشينغ ميدوز كورونا بارك غير هادفة للربح، والتي يشرف عليها بشكل مشترك رئيس بورو لي، المفوض سيلفر والمراقب المالي سترينغر.

“We are proud to be able to continue our mission of providing accessible entertainment for all New Yorkers,” said Rooftop Films Artistic Director DAN NUXOLL. “We are deeply grateful for the support of the office of the Queens Borough President as it enables Rooftop Films, MOMI and NYSCI to offer opportunities for local families to safely come together this summer.”

“The New York Hall of Science, the Museum of the Moving Image, and Rooftop Films are honored to be launching the Queens Drive-In in collaboration with the Queens Borough President, and with the enthusiastic support of so many in the Queens community who work to ensure that arts and culture is available and accessible to everyone,” said New York Hall of Science President and CEO MARGARET HONEY. “It is our hope that the drive-in will be a source of fun and joy for everyone in Queens”

“With the Queens Drive-In, we at MoMI are pleased to do our part in helping to rejuvenate our borough: putting people back to work, bolstering economic activity, celebrating the heroic resilience of this diverse community and providing families with the opportunity to have a safe and enjoyable night out,” said Museum of the Moving Image Executive Director CARL GOODMAN. “Many thanks to the Acting Borough President, our partners, and those cultural organizations throughout the Park and the City for enhancing our lives under these challenging circumstances.”

“We know that an unprecedented number of New York City businesses have closed or will close as a direct result of this pandemic, so we’re always looking for opportunities to help our vendors stay afloat during these challenging times,” said Queens Night Market Founder JOHN WANG. “Our Fuel the Frontlines initiative with Borough President Lee earlier this year was a fantastic success for a really great cause, and we’re delighted to partner again with the Borough President and with our usual host, the New York Hall of Science, for this drive-in movie series. Great food along with great film!”

Brief descriptions of the featured films are below. For more information, go to www.queensbp.org/queensdrivein.

About “The Farewell” (2019)

PG | 1h 40min | Drama/Comedy-drama | Subtitles: English

A comedic and heartfelt narrative starring Queens native Awkwafina as Billi Wang, “The Farewell” dives deep into the importance of family by exploring just how far Billi and her relatives are willing to go to protect and celebrate a cherished loved one.

About “Iron Man” (2008)

PG-13 | 2h 6min | Action/Sci-fi

Directed by famed filmmaker and Queens native Jon Favreau, “Iron Man” follows the eponymous Marvel superhero, played by Robert Downey, Jr. a genius defense contractor and creator of an ultrapowerful suit of armor who must use his newfound abilities to unravel an insidious plot against him.

About “John Lewis: Good Trouble” (2020)

PG | 1h 36min | Documentary

Released last month, this Dawn Porter-directed documentary chronicles the life and legacy of The Honorable John Lewis, one of the most prominent leaders of the Civil Rights Movement and later a longtime member of Congress representing Georgia’s 5th District until his death on July 17. The film explores Lewis’ upbringing and storied career through rare footage and interviews with Lewis, his family, political leaders and other prominent figures.

About “The Lunchbox” (2013)

PG | 1h 45min | Romance/Drama | Subtitles: English

Nimrat Kaur stars as Ila, a married woman who accidentally strikes up a friendship through Mumbai’s famous lunchbox delivery system with a retiring widower, portrayed by Irrfan Khan, in this critically acclaimed 2013 Hindi romance film written and directed by Ritesh Batra.

نبذة عن "رجال يرتدون الأسود" (1997)

PG-13 | 1h 53min | الخيال العلمي / فاي

ويل سميث وتومي لي جونز نجمة كما وكيل J وكيل K, أعضاء سرية "رجال في الأسود" وكالة حكومية مكلفة بمساعدة الشرطة من خارج الأرض. مهمتهم لإنقاذ المجرة تبلغ ذروتها في واحدة من الإعدادات كوينز الأكثر شهرة، والتي تخفي في حد ذاتها سرا صادما.

About “Up” (2009)

PG | 1h 36min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

A Best Picture nominee at the 2010 Academy Awards, this animated adventure follows elderly widower Carl Fredricksen as he sets off for South America by tying thousands of balloons to his home. But with a young Wilderness Explorer named Russell on board as an accidental stowaway, heartwarming hilarity ensues.

About “WALL-E” (2008)

G | 1h 43min | Animation/Family

This beloved animated film explores pressing themes like environmentalism and climate change through the eyes of WALL-E, a solitary trash-compacting robot roaming a post-apocalyptic Earth devoid of human life. But with the discovery of a single plant comes hope for the future of this barren garbage-strewn wasteland.

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