"A Tree Grows in Brooklyn'
**No Movies in July* *
Next screening:
August 12th, 2026
"A Tree Grows in Brooklyn'
Doors at 6:30pm, Film at at 7:00pm
The Waterworks
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945), directed by Elia Kazan and based on Betty Smith's beloved novel, is a coming-of-age drama set in early 1900s Brooklyn. It follows young Francie Nolan as she navigates poverty, family struggles, and the bittersweet transition to adulthood, finding hope and resilience despite hardship. Celebrated for its humanity and strong performances, the film is an enduring portrait of immigrant life, perseverance, and the power of dreams.