San Antonio, Texas: Outdoor Movie Series Starts with Star Trek

Star Trek kicks off fall series of free outdoor movies

Star Trek kicks off the fall series of free outdoor movies sponsored by the Office of Student Life at San Antonio College. The first Friday Night Movie, a monthly event designed to create a relaxed atmosphere where students and the community can share some movie magic, is set for 7:20 p.m. Sept. 25 in the mall.

The movie screening is free for students with a district ID; others may attend for $1 or a donation of one can of food for the college’s Food Pantry. Viewers may bring their own chairs.

Previous turnout for the outdoor movies has been estimated at 300 to 600 people per screening, said Aaron Tavitas, assistant coordinator of student activities. The event is a way to bring the student body and community together to enjoy themselves, he said.

Food provided by various student clubs—including Teaching Academy Program Peers, the American Institute of Architecture Students, and the Psychology Club—will be sold during the movie.

Star Trek, the most recent installment in the official Star Trek canon of films, is rated PG-13 and runs approximately 127 minutes. Friday Night Movies scheduled for October and November are Up and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.