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
Cast
- Serena Whitney - Self
- Anthony Oliveira - Self
- Lydia Sun - Self
- Andrew Borkowski - Self
- Mike Charbonneau - Self
- Jason Crowtz - Self
- Kelsey Cousineau - Self
- Marc Cousineau - Self
- Tereza Coutinho - Self
- Charlotte Davis - Self
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Revue Cinema: Reel Communities about?
- 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
- Who directed Revue Cinema: Reel Communities?
- Revue Cinema: Reel Communities was directed by Roy Zheng.
- Who stars in Revue Cinema: Reel Communities?
- Revue Cinema: Reel Communities stars Serena Whitney, Anthony Oliveira, Lydia Sun, Andrew Borkowski, Mike Charbonneau, Jason Crowtz.
- How long is Revue Cinema: Reel Communities?
- Revue Cinema: Reel Communities has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Revue Cinema: Reel Communities?
- Revue Cinema: Reel Communities is a Documentary film.
- Where was Revue Cinema: Reel Communities produced?
- Revue Cinema: Reel Communities was produced in Canada.