Cine en los Barrios is a free outdoor film series that brings Latin American cinema directly to neighborhoods across Charlotte-Mecklenburg.
More than a movie night, each event creates opportunities for families and neighbors to gather, celebrate culture, and connect with local resources. By transforming familiar community spaces into outdoor cinemas, we create welcoming environments where people can experience the arts close to home.
Through film, live performances, and community partnerships, Cine en los Barrios fosters cultural pride, social connection, and emotional wellbeing while reducing barriers to arts participation for immigrant and underserved communities.
WHY IT MATTERS
Many families face barriers to participating in arts and cultural experiences, whether due to cost, transportation, language, or unfamiliarity with traditional arts venues.
Cine en los Barrios removes those barriers by bringing free, bilingual programming directly into neighborhoods, creating opportunities for connection, belonging, and cultural exchange while strengthening community wellbeing.
