Filmmaker April Wright sees movie palaces as places that give audiences a complete experience.
“In our country in particular, we have this magical relationship with movies,” Wright says, “and that’s built on the idea that we’re seeing this stuff that’s larger than life and on the big screen.”
“When the movie palace closes, the community loses a hub,” she says. “What’s lost the most is the community experience, having that shared experience with your neighbors.” v
Tue 11/12, 7 PM, Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport, musicboxtheatre.com, $11. Wright will be in attendance for a postscreening Q&A.
