Hoboken's Free Outdoor Movies Will Include Film On City's Gentrification: See Lineup

HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken's annual "Movies Under The Stars" series returns this summer with a lineup of feature films and documentaries — and free pizza will be available at most of the events.

The films are shown on a big screen at two parks: Pier A Park on the south waterfront, near the Train Terminal, and ResilienCity Park at 13th and Madison streets.

Notably, this year's lineup will include "Delivered Vacant," a poignant documentary shot in the 1980s as Hoboken experienced its sometimes painful gentrification.

The 1992 film, shot by Nora Jacobson, shows a critical time in the recent history of the mile-square city, including mass condo conversations, heated development meetings, and political battles.

The Full Lineup

Each event will feature trivia beginning at 8 p.m., with opportunities to win prizes. The movies will begin at 9 p.m.

This year’s schedule includes:

• ‍June 24 "The Birdcage," ResilienCity Park at 12th and Madison streets. The film will be preceded by Drag Bingo in partnership with the Hoboken Pride Advisory Committee.
• July 8 "Bring It On," ResilienCity Park.
• July 15 "Superman" (2025), Pier A Park.
• July 22 "Delivered Vacant" at at ResilienCity Park.
• July 29 "Hamilton" at Pier A Park.

Free pizza will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis on June 24, July 15, July 22, and July 29, by sponsor Colavita.

Rain dates are scheduled for Aug. 8 and Aug. 12.

Read more about the film "Delivered Vacant" and Hoboken's recent rent control history here.

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