Newfields' Summer Nights returns with 'Finding Nemo,' 'Crazy Rich Asians' and more

The Newfields National Bank of Indianapolis Summer Nights movie series will return with traditional favorites and a few fresh twists this June.

From June 2 to Aug. 25, the art and nature campus will present 17 nights of films that date from a 1940s classic to recent blockbuster thrillers and comedies.

New this summer are nights with a film chosen by audience vote and a movie whose title will remain a secret until it begins.

Here’s the lineup of 2023 films, chosen with the help of Coye Lloyd, guest curator and film scholar.

Summer Nights schedule for 2023

• June 2: "The Big Sleep" (1946. NR)
• June 9: "But I’m a Cheerleader" (1999. R)
• June 16: "Predator" (1987. R)
• June 23: "Finding Nemo" (2003. G)
• June 30: "Crazy Rich Asians" (2018. PG-13)
• July 7: Vote to see "Little" (2019), "Black Panther" (2018), "The Great Debaters" (2007) or "Hidden Figures" (2016) for this partnership event with Indiana Black Expo.
• July 14: "Rear Window" (1954. PG)
• July 15: "Desperado" (1995. R)
• July 21-22: Oscar-nominated and -winning short films from the Indy Shorts International Film Festival. 
• July 28: "Fist of Fury" (1972. R)
• Aug. 4: "The Mummy" (1999. PG-13)
• Aug. 5: "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" (1995. NR)
• Aug. 11: "To Kill a Mockingbird" (1962. NR)
• Aug. 18: "Evil Dead II" (1987. R) presented with Indy Film Fest in The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park
• Aug. 19: "Set It Off" (1996. R) in The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park
• Aug. 25: Newfields is keeping this film — which it describes as "for the adventurous" — a secret until it hits the play button. (120 min, PG)

More information on the films’ subjects and any potential trigger warnings are at discovernewfields.org. In case of rain, films will move to The Toby theater and start at 9 p.m. The outdoor films start at dusk. Doors open at 7 p.m., with music and activities before the screening.

How to buy tickets and what to bring

Tickets are $9 for members, $12 for the public and free for ages 5 and under. All tickets must be reserved in advance and can be purchased through discovernewfields.org. They go on sale at 11 a.m. Thursday for members and 11 a.m. April 25 for the public.

Patrons can bring chairs, blankets, pillows, umbrellas, food and non-alcoholic drinks. Beer, wine and snacks will be available to buy on site. Only credit and debit cards are accepted.

Patrons cannot bring in grills, pets, knives, guns, candles taller than 12 inches and alcoholic drinks.

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