Episode 317
Return of the Roxie: SF nonprofit cinema is cautiously reopening
With vaccination rates on the rise and lockdown restrictions lifting, audiences are returning to indoor venues. For community cinemas like the Roxie Theater, reopening is emotional. The Roxie’s executive director Lex Sloan says limited seating for recent screenings sold out quickly, filling her with hope that cinephiles are eager to return in person. Sloan also reflects on the upcoming coming Frameline film festival and improvements being made to the theater.
Civic · Liana Wilcox, Laura Wenus, Mel Baker
June 4, 202132m 31s
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Show Notes
With vaccination rates on the rise and lockdown restrictions lifting, audiences are returning to indoor venues. For community cinemas like the Roxie Theater, reopening is emotional. The Roxie’s executive director Lex Sloan says limited seating for recent screenings sold out quickly, filling her with hope that cinephiles are eager to return in person. Sloan also reflects on the upcoming coming Frameline film festival and improvements being made to the theater.
Topics
nonprofitfilm festivalstheaterroxie theatermediaarthouseroxie sfframelinemoviefilmcinemaarts