Outdoor movie from the Summer Green Street of 2024
Pick the Movies
Last summer's outdoor movies were a big hit, so we're bringing them back this summer. We need your help to select which four films to screen in August and September in the heart of the U District.
The theme for this year's series is diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility - celebrating all that Keeps the U District Unique.
Which Movies Do You Want To See?
The Hate U Give
(2018)
A powerful story about racial injustice, activism, and identity.
In the Heights
(2021)
A vibrant celebration of Latinx culture and community dreams.
Moonlight
(2016)
A deeply personal coming-of-age story exploring Black queer identity.
Crip Camp
(2020)
The untold story of the disability rights movement.
Smoke Signals
(1998)
A classic road-trip film about identity and reconciliation in Native communities.
Hidden Figures
(2016)
Celebrating Black women mathematicians at NASA.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
(2019)
A real-life story of resilience and innovation in Malawi.
Encanto
(2021)
A vibrant Colombian story about family, tradition, and magic.
Fruitvale Station
(2013)
A moving portrayal of the real-life story of Oscar Grant.
Minari
(2020)
A Korean-American family’s journey to build a new life in the U.S.
Rafiki
(2018)
A Kenyan love story that challenges LGBTQ+ stigma in Africa.
The Peanut Butter Falcon
(2019)
A heartwarming adventure featuring a lead actor with Down syndrome.
Rhymes for Young Ghouls
(2013)
A gripping look at the impact of residential schools in Canada.
Persepolis
(2007)
A powerful coming-of-age film about a young Iranian girl navigating war and identity.
Dark Waters
(2019)
A gripping legal battle against environmental injustice.
Soul
(2020)
A jazz-infused journey about purpose and identity.
Parasite
(2019)
Greed & class discrimination threaten a newly formed symbiotic relationship.
The Seed of the Sacred Fig
(2024)
A political drama film that centers on Iman, an investigating judge in the Revolutionary Court in Tehran.
Select the Film You Want to See Most from the List Above
Results
The poll above has been reset. From public polling completed before movie selection, here were the results:
The Hate U Give (2018) - 6%
In the Heights (2021) - 6%
Moonlight (2016) - 6%
Crip Camp (2020) - 9%
Smoke Signals (1998) - 9%
Hidden Figures (2016) - 0%
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019) - 0%
Encanto (2021) - 15%
Fruitvale Station (2013) - 3%
Minari (2020) - 12%
Rafiki (2018) - 3%
The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019) - 3%
Rhymes for Young Ghouls (2013) - 3%
Persepolis (2007) - 18%
Dark Waters (2019) - 3%
Soul (2020) - 3%
Parasite (2019) - 3%
In the Heights (2021) - 6%
Moonlight (2016) - 6%
Crip Camp (2020) - 9%
Smoke Signals (1998) - 9%
Hidden Figures (2016) - 0%
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019) - 0%
Encanto (2021) - 15%
Fruitvale Station (2013) - 3%
Minari (2020) - 12%
Rafiki (2018) - 3%
The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019) - 3%
Rhymes for Young Ghouls (2013) - 3%
Persepolis (2007) - 18%
Dark Waters (2019) - 3%
Soul (2020) - 3%
Parasite (2019) - 3%
Note: Because Persepolis is not available for licensing, we selected The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024) instead.
Or, Recommend Another Movie That Fits Our Theme
Movies Screened by Scarecrow Video
Unique in so many ways, the U District is home to the world's largest video library, managed by the non-profit Scarecrow Video.
Scarecrow Video
Beginning in 1988 as a simple video store, but by 2014, the collection had grown to become so significant that a non-profit was formed to continue its stewardship. Today their unique collection of over 145,000 titles represents the deep wells of our cultural history spanning over 127 years, and it continues to expand every week bringing in approximately 3,700 new titles annually.
They are proud to hold films not just about marginalized storytellers, but by them as well, and they hold these works to be of equal importance as Hollywood blockbusters. Their collection is curated in a specialized way that works to draw attention to areas that may be overlooked by common outlets, including: LGBTQIA+ and local filmmakers; a robust documentary room that includes Native American history, social justice issues, and women and civil rights; and an expansive foreign section which represents 129 countries and over 126 languages other than English.
In no other place in Seattle, the Northwest, or the United States can the public access the diversity of voices and stories that can be experienced and discovered, from around the world and across cultures, at Scarecrow Video.
Sponsors & Partners
Funding provided by 4Culture of King County. Movies screened by Scarecrow Video. The U District Advocates serves as our fiscal sponsor.
4 Culture
U District Advocates
Scarecrow Video
