Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation
About
The Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation is the nonprofit that runs the Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline’s landmark Art Deco movie house. The theater shows a mix of new independent and international releases, documentaries, repertory classics and cult favorites, and it regularly hosts filmmakers in person for previews and conversations. Recent programming has included presentations in VistaVision, horror series and director appearances tied to new films and television.
Beyond regular screenings, the Coolidge runs a film education program with classes and seminars led by instructors such as Judi Freeman and Alex Svensson, on topics from elections in film to women in horror. It presents the Coolidge Impact Award to notable filmmakers, hosts an open mic night for local filmmakers, and offers live variety arts and music performances. It also stages themed screenings off site, including nautical double features aboard the USS Salem in Quincy.
What to Know
- Memberships are available, including discounted student memberships.
- The theater opened as a movie house in 1933 in a building that was originally a church.
- Member of the Charles River Regional Chamber.
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