The Movie Man

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Event type: All Ages / Licensed

Deep in the woods near Kinmount, Ontario, lies a movie theatre like no other in the world. Since its opening in 1979, the Highlands Cinemas has grown to become a sprawling five-screen complex full of movie memorabilia, vintage projectors collected from closed theatres all over the U.S. and Canada, and – as if that weren't enough – dozens of cats. Its existence stands as a testament to the tenacity of its sometimes cantankerous owner Keith Stata. But as we see in director Matt Finlin's affectionate and richly detailed portrait – which was shot over five eventful years -- Stata faces unprecedented challenges as he tries to keep his movie palace alive amid a global pandemic. In capturing Stata at moments high and low, the film celebrates the Highlands' idiosyncratic impresario as an emblem of the grand passions that the movies have long inspired.

Bonus screening alert: we'll also be showing I FOUND IT AT CLASSIC VIDEO, a charming tribute to the much-loved, much-lamented mainstay of Kingston cinephiles. Told through interviews with a handful of Kingston personalities, it explores the rise, struggles, and ultimate demise of “Kingston’s cinematic video Library of Alexandria.” Step inside the beloved shop one last time – but watch your head if you’re going downstairs!

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