Dilworth Park to host ‘Political Moviefest’ ahead of DNC’s arrival

The Democratic National Convention arrives in Philadelphia on July 25, but Philadelphians can prepare beforehand with some politics-focused films, courtesy of "Political Moviefest" at Dilworth Park.

The Center City District organized the free festival — which runs outdoors July 20 through 23 — and allowed folks to vote for the movies they'd like to see. Among the choices given, some 487 voters selected Selma, The Manchurian Candidate (1962), The American President, and All the President's Men.

The schedule is as follows:

Voters were also given the option to vote for films like Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, The Candidate, A Face in the Crowd, and Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde. Those films, however, did not make the cut.

In addition to the film screenings, refreshments from the Dilworth Park Café and Air Grille — operated by Brûlée Catering — will be available, along with treats from Capogiro and Philly Pop Kettle Corn.