Cinemapolis Recommends - Virtual Cinema 🎥 Updates for November 25, 2020

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Greetings, Cinemapolitans,

It's been a challenging year for everyone, but there's still plenty to be thankful for here at the cinema. Namely, we're thankful for all of YOU who have been so supportive and patient during the prolonged hiatus. Preparations on the space continue, and we still hope to safely re-open the doors sometime soon.

In the meantime, we have some great new offerings in virtual cinema to keep the quality cinema flowing right into your homes. We're VERY excited to partner with our friends at The Roxy Theatre in Missoula, Montana to offer a special treat for families - the 2020 Kiddomatic Children's Film Festival! Nearly forty films to keep cinephiles of all ages engaged and entertained, and the all access pass is just $20!

As always, the full listing of all current and upcoming virtual films, including those titles ending tomorrow, can be found on our Virtual Cinema page.

NEW VIRTUAL CINEMA

VIRTUAL CINEMA
KIDDOMATIC FILM FESTIVAL

ALL ACCESS PASS
Just $20!

Enchanting movie-goers of all ages, the Kiddomatic Film Festival captures imaginations through films from around the world. Some highlights this year include The Red Balloon, Gumby: The Movie, The Snail and The Whale, Kamali, My Beautiful Stutter, the Cuban short Sweet, Salty Wind, Greek beachy short Heatwave, and many more.

Find the full list of 2020 films on Xerb!

VIRTUAL CINEMA
MARKIE IN MILWAUKEE

“This intimate slice-of-life doubles as a haunting meditation on the meaning of “identity” to someone who has long felt discouraged from expressing every part of who she is."

-Noel Murray, LA Times

Assembled from over 10 years of footage, Markie in Milwaukee tells the story of a Midwestern transgender woman as she struggles with the prospect of de-transitioning under the pressures of her fundamentalist church, family and community.

Director: Matt Kliegman

VIRTUAL CINEMA
ZAPPA

“A document that feels like it was created by Zappa himself."

-Dan Scully, Phindie

With unfettered access to the Zappa family trust and all archival footage, ZAPPA explores the private life behind the mammoth musical career that never shied away from the political turbulence of its time.

Director: Alex Winter
Writer: Alex Winter
Stars: Frank Zappa, Steve Vai, Pamela Des Barres

CONTINUING ON VIRTUAL CINEMA

#SaveOurStages (and screens!)

We're approaching the all-important "lame duck" session of Congress, when another COVID relief package is sure to be on the docket. The movie theater operators of America are desperate for help from Congress. Without such help, 70% of the theaters in the country could file for bankruptcy or close permanently by the end of the year. More than 70,000 jobs could be lost permanently.

Senators Schumer, Cardin and Shaheen have included relief for movie theaters as part of the Save Our Stages initiative, and SOS is now included in their COVID relief bill. We seek a bipartisan solution for pandemic relief now that would include these provisions to preserve moviegoing in America.

WHAT WE'RE ASKING
ADVOCATE FOR A BIPARTISAN SOLUTION THAT SUPPORTS THE EXPANDED SAVE OUR STAGES ACT:

Support an expanded SOS Act that provides grants to performance venues, live theater, and movie theaters, calculated at up to 45% of gross 2019 revenues or $12 million per company, whichever is less. Also allows a supplemental grant for businesses that have lost over 80% in revenue.
Movie theaters and live venues are among the hardest-hit industries that will be the slowest to recover from the pandemic.
SOS is the only proposal that offers the right amount of FLEXIBLE funding that will be the bridge that keeps the theaters from going dark forever. Across the country this legislation would save over 3,500 theaters.

TAKE ACTION

COMING SOON TO VIRTUAL CINEMA

We know you have questions about the changes in store for movie going once we re-open. We'll be adhering to the #CinemaSafe protocols for staff and patrons. This short video provides an overview of what to expect:

Hope to see you at the movies again soon!

Brett Bossard,
Executive Director

Cinemapolis is proud to be a certified living wage employer. As a response to the Covid-19 crisis, the cinema is temporarily closed. All staff will receive full pay during this closure. The purchase of virtual screening tickets, gift cards, and theater memberships all help support Cinemapolis to compensate the staff throughout this unprecedented time.

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