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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How can I find out
what is playing and what is coming soon?
A: The website is the best way to stay abreast
of what movies are currently on the screens and what is coming
up next. If you haven’t already done so, you can sign up
to get our e-newsletter, Flick Flash, which goes out weekly and
lists the week’s coming films. There is a marquee in the
front foyer of the theater that lists showtimes for current films.
You can also call our movie line at 224-4600.
Q: Is it true that the
Concession Stand sells beer and wine?
A: Yes, after 5 pm, every day.
Q: What else is available
at the Concession Stand?
A: Popcorn (with real butter!), candy and soda fountain
drinks. In addition, we sell sandwiches made on premise by volunteer
chefs from the Concord
Cooperative Market, and bakery items from a revolving list
of community bakers. We’ve also got coffee and tea!
Q: How is Red River Theatres
different than other cineplexes?
A: Red River Theatres is a not-for-profit, community-supported
movie theater which seeks to highlight independent film and New
England filmmakers. This means that in addition to providing the
best independent film selection available in the region, seven
days a week, we also have a mission to provide community film
events that bring meaning and discussion to our lives. The theater
offers memberships
and collaborative community programming, including the Somewhat
North of Boston (SNOB) Film Festival and other special showings
and presentations. Our goal is to make film an affordable and
thoroughly enjoyable experience for all.
Q: What is an independent
film?
A: An independent film is a movie that has not been
produced by, or had its production controlled by, a major movie
studio. Oftentimes independent films are made by individuals and
once they are produced, major distribution companies pick the
films up and promote them.
Q: Can I suggest a film
or special event?
A: We are always interested in hearing from members
of the community and from filmmakers as we plan our programming,
which is largely set six to eight weeks out. Please see our Contact
Us page. Our facilities are also available for rental
if you would like to host your own event at Red River Theatres.
Q: Does the programming
at Red River Theatres pay for itself?
A: Ticket sales generate only 40% of the revenues
needed to run the theater, and facility rentals and continued
fundraising will be needed annually to offset expenses. $1.83
million needed to be raised to build and launch Red River Theatres.
We’ve raised over$1.78 million, thanks to the generous contributions
of Concord and regional citizens and businesses, including Lincoln
Financial Foundation and the Stonyfield
Farm Fund. As of January 1, 2008, we need to raise
an additional $57,000 to pay off our construction debts.
With community support, this money can be quickly raised. If you’d
like to make a tax-deductible donation, visit our Giving
Opportunities page.
Q: Where does the name
Red River Theatres come from?
A. The name Red River Theatres was inspired by the
1948 western adventure film classic Red River that starred
John Wayne. It’s the story of a cattle drive filled with
challenges and adversity in which the characters survive hardships
and persevere to get the job done. The lengthy and at-times arduous
task of establishing a new independent theatre in Concord invited
the comparison and thus the name!
Q: How long has Red River
Theatres been around?
A. Red River Theatres opened its doors in October
2007 after a 7-year community effort to raise $1.8 million to
build the theater.
Q: How can I get involved?
A. Please see our Community
link.
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