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The story of a man and his inflatable movie screen

Martin Cassas, standing in front of the inflatable movie screens being used this summer.
Martin Cassas, standing in front of the inflatable movie screens being used this summer.

By Maria Hickey, KWMU

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St. Louis, MO – St. Louisans are getting a chance to see movies under the stars this summer, and not in the drive-in variety.

Front Yard Features shows films for free in neighborhood parks throughout the city.

The aim is to get people outdoors and excited about the city's unique neighborhoods.

KWMU's Maria Hickey spoke with the man behind the curtain.

Here's a list of some upcoming movies:

Front Yard Features
Date Movie Location
June 29 The Tuskegee Airmen The Ville
June 30 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Affton Community Betterment Assoc.
July 5 Shaft (1971 version) Fairground Park (skating rink)
July 6 Yankee Doodle Dandy Union Station
July 7 U2 Stella Blues Bar
July 14 Wizard of Oz Tower Grove Park
July 19 TBD Forest Park Southeast
July 20 Casino Royale South St. Louis Park (Carondolet n'hood)
For a full schedule, click here

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