“A drive-in movie theater is kind of America’s Pastime” Siree said. It’s not a traditional movie theater, but it’s very close to it, so I’m excited about that.”īoth Siree and Ayana are excited to bring a fresh take on the classic experience that is the drive-in movie. “We were trying to find out how to make that happen, so when I saw this I knew it was a great opportunity for me to capitalize on and remix a goal of mine. “I’ve been wanting to open up a movie theater of my own for some years now, my husband and I have talked extensively about it, and done a lot of research,” Ayana said. The festival adapted the pop-up drive-in method for their screenings and Ayana thought it was a great idea. “They’ve been a great partner for us.”Īyana was inspired to start her own drive-in movie venture when her documentary “Why Is We Americans?” premiered at the Lighthouse International Film Festival earlier this year. “The city was really excited for us to bring this to Newark so they’ve been very helpful in getting us through the permitting process and licensing process.” Ayana said. Masks are required for anything done outside of vehicles, including purchasing concessions. The city of Newark had to make sure that the site afforded enough space for proper social distancing between patrons and inside the concessions area. It just makes sense.”Īyana and Siree had to pass a city required COVID inspection before opening the drive-in site to patrons. “COVID is still a real thing, but everybody wants to get out of the house, everybody wants the opportunity to do something with their family, so this is the perfect way to get out of the house, be with your family, still physically distance from other people and be able to watch a movie. “Drive-in movies work well because they allow you to naturally social distance,” said Ayana. The format of the screenings will be Adult-oriented films on Fridays and Saturdays, and family movies on Sundays. Jordan, started her drive-in vision with the goal of highlighting African American filmmakers, actors, and actresses. Ayana, who went to Arts High School in New Jersey with Michael B. Just Mercy will be shown on July 24th, Creed 2 on July 25th, and Hardball on July 26th. Jordan films this weekend at 54 Bridge Street. The Newark Moonlight Cinema will show a trio of Michael B. It is scheduled to show one movie per night every Friday to Sunday until October 4.(AllHipHop News) Ayana Stafford-Morris and her husband, Siree Morris, are bringing the classic drive-in movie experience to Newark. Since launching, the new outdoor theater has shown movies such as Just Mercy, Girls Trip, Set It Off, and Creed 2 that highlight Black filmmakers, talents, and arts as well as those that emerged from Newark. There are also food and snack options available via the Fanfood app. Moviegoers can enjoy the movies from the comfort of their cars via a 55-foot screen and audio that’s available on each car’s radio. Newark Moonlight Cinema, which is located at the former Newark Bears baseball stadium, can hold up to 350 cars per screening. It is reportedly the first drive-thru movie theater that has operated in the city of Newark since the mid-1960s. The duo of filmmaker and real estate developer thought of the idea from the screening of Ayanna’s documentary Why Is We Americans? that was held at an outdoor film festival earlier this year. Siree and Ayanna Morris, a couple from Newark, New Jersey, have opened a drive-thru movie theater called Newark Moonlight Cinema to bring entertainment to people while considering health precautions in the midst of the pandemic. Meet Siree & Ayanna Morris, Founders Of Newark Moonlight Cinema This Family Just Opened A Drive-Thru Movie Theater In New Jersey
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