Winter 2009

Events : Movies in the Park

Pride (PG)

This sports drama tells the real-life story of Jim Ellis, an African-American swim coach who in the 1970s resurrected an inner-city Philadelphia public pool and recruited at-risk teens to join his swim team.

Date: 08/30/08
Start Time: 8:30 PM
Schedule Notes: All movies begin at dusk; start times are approximated. Closed captioning is provided. This movie is sponsored by the Brainerd Park Advisory Council.
Cost: Free
Location : Brainerd Park

Creating avenues for Chicago families to enjoy summer in the city, the Chicago Park District announces Movies in the Parks where more than 170 current and classic movies will be shown in neighborhood parks throughout the city, from June through September.

There is no better place to be this summer than your neighborhood park. Grab a picnic basket and a blanket and enjoy the show. You bring the snacks, we'll bring the stars.

All movies are free and begin at dusk.