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In-person Arts & Culture

The Movie Man

Friday, May 10, 2024
7:00pm to 8:45pm

Part of: NorthwestFest

Metro Cinema

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Organized by: NorthwestFest

May
10

Amidst technological shifts, declining ticket sales, a quirky bear, and his feline companions, Keith faces overwhelming challenges due to COVID-19 as he struggles to maintain his cinema. Preceded by the Short Film: When the Gifts Arrive

A true love letter to independent movie theatres, The Movie Man introduces us to colourful entrepreneur Keith Stata and his bizarre multiplex set deep in the forest of a small town in Northern Ontario. Keith opened Highlands Cinemas during the summer of 1979. What began as a single screen transformed into a 5-screen multiplex showing first-run films. But after 40 years in business, Keith is forced to confront his current limitations, dwindling health, and a global pandemic.

Changes in technology, dwindling ticket sales, a popcorn-eating bear, and his 50 cats all contribute to the chaos. Despite his steadfast passion, we follow Keith as he faces complications due to COVID-19. With no family and few friends to help, Keith confronts the insurmountable challenges of keeping his unlikely cinema open for another season.

Metro Cinema

8712 109 St NW
Edmonton, AB, T6G 1E9