People’s Cinema Club is a weekly film series curated by Philadelphia's independent film community.
This week’s screening:
People’s Cinema Club makes the most of the season, inviting you to a screening of three spooky short films: 'The Soup', 'Affordable Housing', and 'Hand'
Join us for a special Latine horror film program as we wrap up Latine Heritage Month. From lighthearted horror to psychological thrills, you won't want to miss these El Spooky vibes this October!
The evening will conclude with a brief Q&A featuring the present directors/filmmaking team members from the film program. Enjoy the spooky energy with us and experience the power of film with community!
The Soup
Two friends conduct a ritual in hopes of making a meaningful connection with the spirit realm.
Narrative Short (2025)
Runtime: 9 min
Language: English
Directors: gabe castro, Roland Boyden
Note: Open captions are provided for this screening.
Affordable Housing
When Constance moves into a suspiciously cheap apartment with socially challenged roommate Hailey, both women discover the truth behind its low price and must fight for their right to affordable housing.
Narrative Short (2025)
Runtime: 16 min
Language: English
Director: Eunice Levis
Note: Spanish subtitles are provided for this film.
Hand
Following an abrupt breakup with her long-term boyfriend Justin, Amber finds a splinter buried in her hand. The wound soon becomes infected and swollen, evolving into Hand—a persistent and painful presence that grows increasingly grotesque. Deciding to ignore it, Amber fixates on the stains Justin left on the carpet over the course of their relationship. As her obsession intensifies, so does the seriousness of her infection.
Narrative Short (2025)
Runtime: 17 min
Language: English
Director:
Note: Open captions are NOT provided for this film.
About People’s Cinema Club
People’s Cinema Club is a microcinema powered by BlackStar at the Village of Industry and Art. The cinema club hosts intimate screenings for local audiences right in the heart of Center City Philadelphia. People’s Cinema Club is a collaboration between BlackStar Projects, cinéSPEAK, Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival, and Philadelphia Asian American Film Foundation. Catch a new movie each week, curated by some of your favorite organizations at the helm of film culture in Philadelphia.
Join us every Tuesday at 6:30pm for classics, Philadelphia premieres, local films, and deep cuts right in the center of the city. Hosted in the screening room at the newly repurposed Village of Industry and Art, with free and accessible admission for all, People’s Cinema Club brings the magic of cinema to the Avenue of the Arts.
Grab a seat. Bring your friends. This is cinema for the people.
The People’s Cinema Club is made possible through support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The Village of Industry & Art is a center for creativity, craft, and community in the heart of Philadelphia, where makers and thinkers within historic buildings bring bold projects to life through process and practice.
Location
Village of Industry & Art (320 S. Broad) , Screening Room
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