A night of family-friendly fun and Soul Power presented by the Belle Isle Conservancy and the Detroit Film Theatre
The Belle Isle Conservancy and the Detroit Film Theatre at the Detroit Institute of Arts will host an outdoor movie night on Thursday, Sept. 3, at Belle Isle Park. Beginning at 8:30 p.m. on the grounds near the Belle Isle lighthouse, movie goers will explore the critically-acclaimed 2008 documentary film Soul Power, projected on a giant screen. The site will open at 6 p.m.
The film, directed by Jeff Levy-Hinte, takes a behind-the-scenes look at the makings of the Zaire 74 music festival, which accompanied the Rumble in the Jungle heavyweight boxing championship match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in October 1974. In addition to colorful clips of Ali, the film features performances by music legends James Brown, B.B. King, Bill Withers and The Spinners, as well as a variety of off-stage commentary. The movie is approximately 90 minutes.
Outdoor Movie Night at Belle Isle Park is part of the Detroit Film Theatre’s initiative to bring culturally significant films to outdoor venues across the state. The Sept. 3 movie night is free and open to the public. Concessions will be available near the movie site, including Detroit famous food trucks Hero or Villain and Detroit BBQ Company, as well as What’s Up Dawg and NYC Yogurt. Movie goers are welcome to bring blankets, lawn chairs and snacks; however, alcohol is prohibited on the island.
A recreation passport is required for vehicle access to Belle Isle Park – $11 annually for Michigan residents or $9 daily for non-Michigan residents. No recreation passport is necessary for pedestrian and bike access. Please visitmichigan.gov/recreationpassport for details. Street parking will be available during the Outdoor Movie Night event on the east end of the island along Lakeside Drive. A complete list of Belle Isle outdoor movie night guidelines and restrictions is available at belleisleconservancy.org.
About the Belle Isle Conservancy
The Belle Isle Conservancy‘s mission is to protect, preserve, restore and enhance the natural environment, historic structures and unique character of Belle Isle as a public park for the enjoyment of all – now and forever. On February 10th, 2014, historic Belle Isle joined Michigan’s expansive, award-winning park system as Michigan’s 102nd state park. The Belle Isle Conservancy is responsible for generating substantial funds for improvement projects and cultural programs throughout the island. For more information, visit belleisleconservancy.org.
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