Mayor William Peduto\u2019s Welcoming Pittsburgh Initiative is partnering with Citiparks to present the Spark! Film Series at this summer\u2019s Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park. Spark! includes a vibrant lineup of films that feature stories from diverse cultures. The series seeks to bring together Pittsburghers of all backgrounds and spark an engaging cultural dialogue.<\/p>\n

\u201cBuilding bridges of understanding between cultures is at the heart of Welcoming Pittsburgh,\u201d says Mayor Peduto. \u201cBy creating opportunities to come together as neighbors and learn about one another, the Pittsburgh of my grandfather and the Pittsburgh of\u00a0tomorrow<\/span><\/span>\u00a0will grow together.\u201d<\/p>\n

Spark! will showcase: Million Dollar Arm, The Refugees of Shangri-La, Cesar Chavez, Selma, McFarland USA, and Cantinflas. The first film in the Spark! series will debut on\u00a0June 10<\/span><\/span>. Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park runs\u00a0June 7 through August 30<\/span><\/span>\u00a0\u200bat seven park locations throughout the City of Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur Citiparks team is committed to connecting with our residents in a way that resonates and brings our community together,\u201d says Citiparks Director Jim Griffin. \u201cPresenting the Spark! Film Series with Welcoming Pittsburgh reflects the growing landscape of our city,\u201d Griffin noted.<\/p>\n

SCHENLEY PARK,\u00a0Flagstaff Hill<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sundays and Wednesdays,\u00a0June 7 \u2013 August 30<\/span><\/span>, Dusk<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 Schedule:\u00a0http:\/\/pittsburghpa.gov\/citiparks\/cinema-schenley<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

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Click here for the full press release and more info<\/a><\/p>\n

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