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Microcinema: Exploring Wichita’s bounty of small single-screen cinema experiences

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Microcinemas have been around in Wichita since the 1970s. Characterized by their smaller screen and smaller audience capacity, these theaters feature significantly more independent films that otherwise might not be screened in Wichita.

We’ve all been to see the latest blockbuster at the nearest theater chain. But have we stayed for a conversation with strangers after? Or are we skipping the theater altogether and watching films at home? The microcinema has offered community at its core for many decades, and now Wichita is celebrating two functioning local movie exhibitors for the first time. KMUW’s Torin Andersen spoke with organizers and film enthusiasts to find out more.

Torin Andersen is an arts feature reporter, engineer and archivist for KMUW. Torin has over 25 years experience producing and showing art in the community.