Revue Cinema: Reel Communities (2021)
The Revue Cinema, which opened in 1912 and briefly closed down for ten months in 2006, is now the oldest cinema in Toronto. By transforming itself into a not-for-profit organization and building a solid connection with its community, the Revue Cinema provides an excellent example of how indie cinemas seek to provide much more than mere entertainment: they enrich the community and anchor its history. During the lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic, Roy Zheng—documentary filmmaker and culture researcher—dove into Revue Cinema’s massive archive and virtually interviewed 34 observers of its ongoing legacy. This research culminated into a 50-minute linear documentary that explores Revue’s past, present and foreseeable future. Revue Cinema: Reel Communities will guide you into this 108-year journey. - ROY ZHENG
Released: Dec 13, 2021
Runtime: 50 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Serena Whitney, Anthony Oliveira, Lydia Sun, Andrew Borkowski, Mike Charbonneau, Jason Crowtz
Crew: Ellen Moorhouse (Associate Producer), Susan Lord (Associate Producer), Roy Zheng (Director), Grant Oyston (Associate Producer), Roy Zheng (Producer), Serena Whitney (Associate Producer)