Belmont Against Racism

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July, Belmont!
Today, we celebrate the ideals of freedom, equality, and the many people who make our community strong. Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths, and we believe that everyone deserves to feel welcome, respected, and safe—regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or background.
As we gather with family, friends, and neighbors, let's honor not only our nation's history but also our shared commitment to building a future rooted in kindness, inclusion, and justice for all.
BAR stands against racism, discrimination, and hate in all its forms. Together, we can continue creating a community where every voice matters and every person belongs.
Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and meaningful Independence Day. Happy 4th of July! ❤️🤍💙

🖤❤️💚 Happy Juneteenth.

Today we celebrate freedom, honor resilience, and remember that the struggle for justice continues.✊🏿

As we reflect on the significance of Juneteenth, we are reminded that freedom is not something to take for granted. Freedom is never given, but always taken—and sometimes stolen. Let’s recommit to safeguarding our freedom.🕊️

Juneteenth marks both a historic milestone and an ongoing call to action. We honor those who fought for liberation and recommit ourselves to building a more just, equitable, and inclusive community for all.✊🏿✨

🎬 The full trailer for PROMISED SKY is now available.
Join us and Belmont World Film for the Massachusetts Premiere of this moving and timely story of migration, resilience, and chosen family.
📅 Monday, June 15 | 7:00 PM
📍West Newton Cinema
1296 Washington St, West Newton
PROMISED SKY follows three women from Côte d’Ivoire living together in Tunisia without legal status. When they take in a young girl who survives a shipwreck, a fragile but powerful bond begins to form. As mounting pressures threaten their future, each woman must confront where she belongs—and what she is willing to risk for the people she has come to call family.
🌟 Official Selection, Un Certain Regard, Cannes Film Festival.
Watch the trailer, then join us on June 15 to experience this acclaimed film on the big screen.
🎟️ More information and tickets at https://belmontworldfilm2026.eventive.org/schedule/promised-sky-699cd9af68fd5ad2a7d70388

🎬 Join us, , and for the Massachusetts Premiere of PROMISED SKY.
📅 Monday, June 15 | 7:00 PM
📍 West Newton Cinema
1296 Washington St, West Newton
PROMISED SKY tells the story of three women from Côte d’Ivoire living together in Tunisia without legal status. When they take in a young girl who survives a shipwreck, a fragile but powerful bond begins to form. As mounting pressures threaten their future, each woman must confront where she belongs—and what she is willing to risk for the people she has come to call family.
🌟 Official Selection, Un Certain Regard, Cannes Film Festival.
A moving and timely story of migration, resilience, and chosen family.
🎟️ More information and tickets at https://belmontworldfilm2026.eventive.org/schedule/promised-sky-699cd9af68fd5ad2a7d70388

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🎬 The full trailer for LOST LAND is here.
Join us, Belmont LGBTQ Alliance, and Belmont World Film for the East Coast Premiere of this powerful and groundbreaking film.
📅 Monday, June 8 | 7:00 PM
📍 West Newton Cinema
1296 Washington St, West Newton
LOST LAND follows a four-year-old boy and his nine-year-old sister as they leave a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh and embark on a dangerous journey to Malaysia in hopes of reuniting with their family.
🌍 The first-ever Rohingya-language feature film, LOST LAND features more than 200 Rohingya cast members and was awarded the Special Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival.
Watch the trailer, then experience this remarkable film on the big screen.
🎟️ Tickets and more information at https://belmontworldfilm2026.eventive.org/schedule/lost-land-699e23e27c7f732169086481