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Vidiots Foundation Evolves From Video Store to Movie Theatre
Vidiots Foundation Evolves From Video Store to Movie Theatre
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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Jan 14, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
This week, Russ and Rebecca talk to Maggie Mackay, the Board Chair of the Vidiots Foundation, a non-profit community video store and movie theater. Vidiots is dedicated to inspiring interaction through film by providing access to a diverse collection of more than 50,000 DVD and Blu-ray discs and rare VHS tapes.They talk about the history of Vidiots as a video store and the planned opening of a movie theatre space in Eagle Rock on the east side of Los Angeles, the status of Los Angeles art house theaters, and keeping the moviegoing community together despite the lure of streaming.Give us your feedback! Survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources:
Vidiots Foundation Website
Click here to donate
Vidiots is on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
00:59 Welcoming Maggie Mackay
04:20 What is Vidiots?
07:29 Plans to open and exhibition space details
11:30 What's the atmosphere like in LA for art house theaters?
16:31 Vidiots as a place to get movies that people aren't seeing anywhere else
19:23 People go to video stores when they have access
23:13 The challenges of fundraising
25:26 When can Videos open?
31:15 The rich experience of going to the video store
Vidiots Foundation Website
Click here to donate
Vidiots is on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
00:59 Welcoming Maggie Mackay
04:20 What is Vidiots?
07:29 Plans to open and exhibition space details
11:30 What's the atmosphere like in LA for art house theaters?
16:31 Vidiots as a place to get movies that people aren't seeing anywhere else
19:23 People go to video stores when they have access
23:13 The challenges of fundraising
25:26 When can Videos open?
31:15 The rich experience of going to the video store
Released:
Jan 14, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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