Going to the Movies in 1977

About the film

An invitation back to the neighbourhood cinema: the anticipation at the entrance, the room before the lights go down, and the shared experience of watching a film.

After the lights come up

What do you remember about the place where you first went to the movies: the building, the company, or the journey home? The film offers a starting point for revisiting that experience.

Another way to spend an evening

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