ONLY IN THEATERS

ONLY IN THEATERS

Directed by Raphael Sbarge | 94 min | USA

For four generations, the Laemmles, a close-knit Jewish family, have dedicated themselves to supporting, innovating, and elevating the art of filmmaking. Responsible for bringing foreign film to Los Angeles, popularizing independent films, documentary films, and their makers, the Laemmle Theatres' impact on Hollywood and world cinema is undeniable. Today, in a world of conglomeration, streaming, and a pandemic, the Laemmle circuit of beloved theaters has faced unprecedented challenges.

Filmed over two years, director Raphael Sbarge received complete access and editorial control over this family's most turbulent time in 85 years of business. With appearances from Cameron Crowe, Ava DuVernay, James Ivory, Leonard Maltin, Nicole Holofcener, and Alison Anders, Only in Theaters is both a state-of-industry film for insiders, a love letter to cinema, as well as the story of a multi-generational American family business.

Presented in partnership with The Edmonton Jewish Film Festival.