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AFI Silver Theatre Curates Diverse Films, Engages Local Audience

9/15/2025

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Abbie Algar, director at AFI Silver Theatre, curates diverse film programming while balancing ticket sales and team preferences.
Upcoming events feature a Kurosawa retrospective, the Latin American Film Festival, and a Silent Cinema Showcase.
AFI Silver encourages audience engagement, inviting input from local cinephiles for unique screenings.
Algar highlights the significance of politically minded cinema, showcasing exclusive documentaries like No Other Land.
A surprise hit, the Soviet film Come and See, drew unexpected crowds, particularly younger viewers.

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Story summary

Abbie Algar, director at AFI Silver Theatre, curates diverse film programming while balancing ticket sales and team preferences.
Upcoming events feature a Kurosawa retrospective, the Latin American Film Festival, and a Silent Cinema Showcase.
AFI Silver encourages audience engagement, inviting input from local cinephiles for unique screenings.
Algar highlights the significance of politically minded cinema, showcasing exclusive documentaries like No Other Land.
A surprise hit, the Soviet film Come and See, drew unexpected crowds, particularly younger viewers.