Newark Drive In Movie Theater Hosting Tribute To Chadwick Boseman

NEWARK, NJ — Moonlight Cinema in Newark will kick off a tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman this week.

The drive in theater, which highlights cinema produced by or starring Black actors, will be holding “Chadwick Boseman Week” from Thursday, Sept. 10 to Sunday, Sept. 13. Learn more or purchase tickets here.

Showings featuring the beloved actor include:

• Sept. 10 – “Get On Up”
• Sept. 11 – “21 Bridges”
• Sept. 12 – "Black Panther"
• Sept. 13 - "Black Panther"

The theater was originally set to show “Avengers: Infinity War” on Sept. 12 and “Avengers: Endgame” on Sept. 13, but later announced it will be showing "Black Panther" on both dates.

Boseman, who turned out iconic performances as Thurgood Marshall, Jackie Robinson and James Brown before his role as T'Challa in the blockbuster adaptation of “Black Panther,” died of cancer earlier this month. He was 43.

His passing was mourned by Newark native Michael B. Jordan, who wrote in a touching obituary message that he “wishes he had more time” with his co-star.

• See related article: Newark's Michael Jordan Mourns Chadwick Boseman: 'Forever Linked'

U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr. of New Jersey’s 10th District, which includes Newark, also mourned for the late movie star.

"Chadwick Boseman's death was very personal to me because I know what it feels like to lose a loved one suddenly to colon cancer," Payne said, referring to his late father, Donald Payne Sr., who served as New Jersey's first African American congressman.

• See related article: Rep. Payne Makes Plea After Chadwick Boseman Dies: ‘Get Screened’

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