The Projectionist

The Projectionist is a documentary that tells the story of Nicolas "Nick" Nicolaou, a Cypriot immigrant who began working in small neighborhood movie theaters in Manhattan in the 1970s. The film follows Nick's journey as he navigates the changing landscape of film exhibition and New York City itself, from the rise of corporate dominance in the 1980s to the gentrification of neighborhoods and the shifting viewing habits of audiences. Through his passion for cinema and his determination to preserve the independent theater experience, Nick becomes a symbol of tenacity and friendship, and a reminder of what going to the movies is all about.

You can stream The Projectionist on: Apple TV Fandango at Home

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Projectionist include On Putin's Blacklist, Riefenstahl, Concert Crush, Hail Satan?, The Queen's Green Planet, Everything and Nothing: The Amazing Science of Empty Space.