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The Apollo

The Apollo, directed by Oscar® and Emmy® winner Roger Ross Williams, chronicles the legacy of New York City’s landmark Apollo Theater, covering the rich history of the storied performance space over its 85 years. What began as a refuge for marginalized artists emerged as a hallowed hall of Black excellence and empowerment.

Black, Bold & Brilliant, Summer Outdoor Film Series

Fri, July 18, 2025 at 8:00 pm

In Person | Liberty Park

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Riddle of Fire

On a quest to deliver a pie, three rascal children embark on a woodland odyssey to battle a witch, outwit a huntsman, befriend a fairy, and become best friends forever in this charming debut from directing sensation Weston Razooli.

Summer Outdoor Film Series, Utah Filmmaker Showcase

Fri, July 25, 2025 at 8:00 pm

In Person | Liberty Park

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Move Ya Body: The Birth of House

In the summer of 1979, disco had taken over the world. For the first time, Black, gay, and female artists were dominating the charts. But a backlash was brewing. In July, nearly 50,000 teenagers descended on Chicago’s Comiskey Park for “Disco Demolition Night,” where they destroyed records made by mostly Black artists. Many say that the birth of house music comes from this fateful evening.

Summer Outdoor Film Series, Utah Queer Film Festival

Fri, August 1, 2025 at 8:00 pm

In Person | Liberty Park

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ALTA SCREENING: MAYA AND THE WAVE

Ten years in the making, Maya and the Wave tells the story of Maya Gabeira, the first woman to surf the giant wave in Nazaré, Portugal. She nearly drowns – and is ridiculed by the male big wave surfers who dominate the sport. Three spine surgeries and five years later, she surfs the biggest wave a woman has ever surfed.

Community Events Supported by Utah Film Center

Tue, August 5, 2025 at 8:30 pm

In Person | Alta Peruvian Lawn

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The Goonies

The Goonies follows a group of adventurous kids from a coastal town who embark on a wild treasure hunt after finding a mysterious old map in a dusty attic. As they journey underground, they confront danger, outwit criminals, and discover the true meaning of friendship and bravery.

Community Collab

Fri, August 15, 2025 at 7:30 pm

In Person | The Alley at Woodbine, SLC

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SLC Punk!

SLC Punk! is a coming-of-age drama set in 1980s Salt Lake City, following Stevo, a rebellious punk rocker grappling with the contradictions of his anti-establishment ideals. As he and his friends navigate a conservative world, Stevo begins to question whether true rebellion means rejecting society—or growing beyond it

Community Collab

Fri, September 12, 2025 at 7:30 pm

In Person | The Alley at Woodbine, SLC