CURRENT EVENT
TFS Kid Flicks: Celebrating Black Stories
Two Screenings:
1 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2026
3 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2026
Runtime: 67 minutes
Location: Passage Theatre at Mill Hill Playhouse, Trenton
General Admission: $5 + fees
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Trenton Film Society will present a special program for children 8+, in partnership with the renowned New York International Children’s Film Festival. Celebrating Black Stories spotlights Black narratives that transcend national boundaries, culture, and language. With roots in history and tradition, these films share the joy, determination, resilience, and complexity of being young and Black while underscoring the vibrancy of Black storytelling. These amazing short films from around the world are sure to inspire curiosity and conversation for viewers big and small.Â
Online ticket sales will close 2 hours before each screening block, but tickets will remain available at the box office.
Complete Lineup:
Bat Boy
United States, in English
Live Action, Aaron Lemle, 2023, 20 min
One day, when his beloved bats go missing from an LA overpass, Andre enlists the help of a jaded biologist to find out what happened. This film was made with support from Science on Screen®. Science on Screen® is an initiative of the Coolidge Corner Theatre, with major support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
Hadu
Nigeria, in English
Animation, Damilola Solesi, 2024, 7 min.
An eager young girl embarks on a culinary journey to re-create her grandma’s special recipe.
Just One
United States, in English
Live Action, Yeajoon Cho, 2023, 12 min.
Struggling musician Amaru meets mischievous ball of energy Shai while performing at his local community center. When Shai's parents don't pick him up, Amaru is tasked with taking him home. If only Shai remembered where he lives.
Supa HairÂ
United States, in English
Live Action, Animation, GlenĂs Hunter, 2023, 15 min.
Luna has neglected her hair ever since her mother died. When she attempts to tame it with an old comb, she activates its lost magic power.
Yuri’s Way of Enjoying Life
O Jeito Yuri de curtir a vida
Brazil, in Portuguese and Lingala, with English subtitles
Live Action, Di Florentino, 2024, 13 min.
Yuri’s parents came from the Democratic Republic of Congo and are very proud of their roots. He celebrates his culture by performing “La Sape,” where men and women dress up elegantly and strut their stuff.
PAST EVENT
Holly Folly Film Festival
FOUR DAYS of fun for the whole family!
DATES: Thursday through Sunday, December 4-7, 2025
LOCATION: Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 E. Front St., Trenton, NJ
TICKETS: 1 ticket: $10; 2 tickets: $16; 4 tickets: $30
Click through to the Passage Theatre events calendar to purchase your tickets today!
FILM SCHEDULE:
❋ Thursday, Dec. 4: The Preacher’s Wife, PG, 7:30 p.m.
❋ Friday, Dec. 5: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, PG-13, 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
❋ Saturday, Dec. 6: It’s a Wonderful Life, PG, 5:30 p.m.
This event begins right after the Mill Hill Holiday House Tour, and includes a Pre-show Holiday Reception
âť‹ Sunday, Dec. 7: The Polar Express, G, 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Passage Theatre Company and the Trenton Film Society are delighted to announce a brand-new Holly Folly Film Festival, a four-day celebration for adults and children running Thursday, December 4, through Sunday, December 7, at the historic Mill Hill Playhouse.
This festive collaboration brings the best of both organizations together for a joyful community event welcoming families, film lovers, and holiday enthusiasts. Audiences will enjoy a curated lineup of classic and contemporary holiday films for all ages, alongside a variety of fun activities. Refreshments available.
PAST EVENT
Community MOVIE Night:
Singin' in the Rain
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025
Location: Passage Theatre at Mill Hill Playhouse, Trenton
General Admission: $5
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Join the Trenton Film Society for its first Community Screening of a classic film followed by a brief discussion of its legacy.
PAST EVENT
THE LEAGUE
DIRECTED BY: Sam Pollard (MLK/FBI), 103 min.
Sunday, October 22, 2023, 4 p.m.
Location: Mill Hill Playhouse/Passage Theatre
 Tickets: $10 general / $5 students
Join the Trenton Film Society for a special screening of THE LEAGUE, which celebrates Negro League baseball as an economic and social pillar of Black communities in the first half of the 20th Century. The league was a stage for some of the greatest athletes to ever play the game, from trailblazers Satchel Paige and Buck O’Neil, to the Jackie Robinson era as well as Hall of Famers Willie Mays and Hank Aaron. The film also explores some unforeseen consequences of integration.