Filmmaker Rustin Thompson journeys into the American West searching for traces of what was once the center of small-town life: the movie theater. Along the way, he discovers long-abandoned cinemas, movie houses struggling to hold on, and theaters that — thanks to their devoted caretakers — are not only surviving but thriving.

Thompson will be in person at the Cinema Arts Centre for a screening and conversation. If you've ever loved a local movie theater, this poetic and timely documentary is essential viewing — a portrait of an industry in crisis and a reminder that community gathering places are worth fighting for.

When: Sunday, August 9, 2026 · 2:15 PM
Where: Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743
Cost: $20 Public | $13 Members
Note: Director Rustin Thompson in person for Q&A