Central Park Conservancy Film Festival 2024

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A collection of documentary films will be shown at this year's annual Central Park Film Festival.

This year's Central Park Conservancy Film Festival, presented by National Geographic, will feature a collection of documentary films over 5 nights.

The screen is set up on the landscape between Sheep Meadow and the 72nd Street Cross Drive. There will be pre-show programming and music from 6:30 PM until the films start at dusk. Weather permitting.

Films

Monday, August 12: Much Ado About Nothing

Special screening presented by The Public Theater

Tuesday, August 13: FLY

(Rain date for FLY will be August 14 in lieu of OceanXplorers)

(TV-MA)

Wednesday, August 14: OceanXplorers

(FLY will play on August 14 if canceled the previous night.)

(TV-PG)

Thursday, August 15: The Devil’s Climb

(If FLY is screened on Wednesday, an episode of OceanXplorers will be shown ahead of The Devils Climb.)

(TV-14)

Friday, August 16: Billy and Molly: An Otter Love Story

(TV-G)

Details

Showing: August 12 - 16: Monday through Friday at 6:30 PM. There is music and pre-show programming starting at 6:30. The movies begin at dusk.

Location: The landscape between Sheep Meadow and the 72nd Street Cross Drive

Admission: FREE (no registration required)

Restrooms: Mineral Springs/Great Hill (#17 on our restroom locations list). There are also portable toilets along the perimeter. 

Accessibility: There are no stairs to access the landscape. There is a reserved section at the top of the landscape for individuals in wheelchairs.

All ages are welcome.

Food: Bring your own or book a picnic.

Chairs are not allowed on the lawn. Bring a blanket.

Pets must remain on leash.