New York: Get ready to experience a night of relatable coming-of-age stories at Growing Pains! On Monday, July 22, 2024, from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM EDT, Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn will host an unforgettable evening showcasing genre-spanning stories about adolescence.
Event Details
- Date and Time: Monday, July 22, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM EDT
- Location: Fort Greene Park, North Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205, United States
- Tickets: Free event
About the Event
THIS SHOW HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER. THE NEW SCREENING DATE IS MONDAY, JULY 22ND.
- 7 PM: Seating Opens
- 8:45 PM: Films Begin
- 10 PM: Q&A with Filmmakers
Growing Pains: Coming-of-Age Stories is a genre-spanning program that showcases stories as deep and varied as adolescence itself. Whether saddling up for a rodeo competition, encountering ghosts in a new country, or racing around the city, these films feature familiar and fascinating stories about the challenges of growing up—and the resilience of those who do it. Come celebrate youth through all its complications, in the city and beyond. Presented in partnership with the Fort Greene Park Conservancy and New York City Council Member Crystal Hudson.
The Films:
- Closing Dynasty
Director: Lloyd Lee Choi | US | 16 mins
Synopsis: On a school day, seven-year-old Queenie hustles and schemes ways to make money on the streets of New York City.
- Cowgirl
Director: Chase Musslewhite | US | 15 mins
Synopsis: Hailing from a long line of cowboys and cowgirls, Krishaun Adair has paved her own way in the rodeo world as both a competitor and a rodeo host. We follow her and her daughter, a barrel racing duo, as they prepare for an upcoming competition.
- EBONY
Director: Sean-Josahi Brown | US | 20 mins
Synopsis: Filmed over two years, Ebony, a single mom raising six kids in a transitional housing program in Brownsville, Brooklyn, aims to create a better life for her children by moving them into permanent housing. This sensitive narrative playfully blends Ebony’s story with footage taken by her children. Their cinematography composes the essence of their day-to-day life, from mundane chores to hard fought moments of dancing and joy. A story of optimism shines from the most unlikely place.
- Homing
Director: Ricardo Javier Varona | US | 15 mins
Synopsis: In a rapidly gentrifying Brooklyn neighborhood, a reclusive pigeon keeper is tasked with caring for his estranged daughter for a day, but is blindsided by a revelation that could mean losing her for good.
- The Old Young Crow
Director: Liam LoPinto | Japan, US | 12 mins
Synopsis: In the twilight of his life, Mehrdad, now an elderly man, reminisces about his transformative journey from Iran to Japan, a poignant odyssey that began in the wake of his mother’s passing when he was just a young boy. His narrative unfolds around a heartwarming encounter with an elderly Japanese woman, forged amidst the hushed serenity of a graveyard and facilitated by the pages of his cherished sketchbook.
- Practice Space
Director: Dan Perlman | US | 11 mins
Synopsis: Close friends Edwin and Steven advise each other on dating and drama — based on zero experience — while seeking a spot to hang after school.
Why Attend
This event provides a unique opportunity to experience and celebrate the complexities of youth and adolescence through the lens of diverse filmmakers. Enjoy the beautiful setting of Fort Greene Park while watching captivating stories and engaging in a Q&A session with the filmmakers.
Bring your friends and family to this free event and enjoy an evening under the stars with compelling coming-of-age stories. Seating opens at 7 PM, so arrive early to secure a good spot.
For more information, visit the event website.
Come and be part of this memorable experience at Growing Pains: Coming-of-Age Stories!
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