In 1980, Central Park Conservancy was founded by a group of concerned citizens determined to reverse the decline of Central Park. On the eve of their 35th Anniversary, they look back at that time to reflect on how far they’ve come.
The theme: Classic films of 1980, the year the Conservancy was founded.
Located on the landscape between Sheep Meadow and the 72nd Street Cross Drive. Gates open at 6:30pm, movies begin at 8:00pm.
Films will screen rain or shine. A DJ will perform from 6:30-8:00pm. The Film Festival is free. All films are open captioned. Bring a picnic and a blanket.
August 25th
Fame
Released 1980. Rated R.
A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts.
Starring: Eddie Barth, Irene Cara, Lee Curreri
August 26th
The Blues Brothers
Released 1980. Rated R.
Jake Blues, just out from prison, puts together his old band to save the Catholic home where he and brother Elwood were raised.
Starring: John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Cab Calloway
August 27th
Airplane!
Released 1980. Rated PG.
An airplane crew takes ill. Surely the only person capable of landing the plane is an ex-pilot afraid to fly. But don’t call him Shirley.
Starring: Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen
August 28th
Raging Bull
Released 1980. Rated R.
An emotionally self-destructive boxer’s journey through life, as the violence and temper that leads him to the top in the ring, destroys his life outside it.
Starring: Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty, Joe Pesci
August 29th
Superman II
Released 1980. Rated PG.
Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to marry Lois, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth.
Starring: Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder