Response from Kerasotes regarding screening in Northwest Indiana

[lanparty]

Here is the response I received to my request for a screening in Schererville.


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Theater: ShowPlace 16 (8871)

Original Comment:

I would like to congratulate you on showing "Fahrenheit 9/11" in so many cities. But I am dissapointed that it will NOT be showing in Shererville.

This is the premiere theatre in Northwest Indiana. But for some reason it is not listed as showing Fahrenheit 9/11 the film that won the most prestigious award and the most prestigious film festival in the world.

This is an important work, and Kerasotes decision to NOT show the film in Northwest Indiana is VERY dissapointing. I can guarantee you that MANY, MANY Democrats have been eagerly anticipating the release of this film. Many will now be forced to drive to Chicago in order to see it.

Please show Fahrenheit 9/11 in Shererville. I can guarantee a large enough audience to justify it's showing!!!!



Replies:

From: Scott Cottingham (06/14/2004 2:42:48 PM)
Regarding: Film Selection
Thanks for visiting our web site. We're pleased that you took the time to inquire about "Fahrenheit 9/11" in Schererville.

Contrary to popular belief it is often the film's distributor who determines the availability of films, not the theatre. Some films will open in over 3000 theatres -- other films open exclusively in New York and Los Angeles and gradually expand from there. The majority of films have release patterns somewhere between these two extremes. The theatres potential for attendance is always a factor when determining availability.

The distributor decided to open this film in only 1000 theatres.

We are in contact with the distributor of this film and hope to obtain a print on June 25 or as soon after as possible. We appreciate your interest and hope you understand the process we must go through.

Kindest regards,

Scott Cottingham
Kerasotes.com



So the deal is that Lion's Gate is only making 1000 copies available. So we need to turn up the pressure and request more viewings so Lion's Gate makes more copies!!!!!!

But Kudos to Kerasotes for screening Fahrenheit 9/11 at so many locations!!!!

[lovedems]

1. I have to tell you

I am impressed as hell.

Yesterday many people wrote to movie theaters in support of or asking them to show F9-11. I am impressed with all of the responses people received. That fact that many took the time to respond to all the emails I think is great.

I feel all warm inside!

[lanparty]

4. SUCCESS !!!!

I just received this message from Kerasotes.


From: Scott Cottingham (06/15/2004 4:10:25 PM)
Regarding: Film Selection
Hi xxxx,

You will be pleased to know that we will be opening "Fahrenheit 9/11" at the ShowPlace 16 in Schererville.

Scott Cottingham
Kerasotes.com



Thank You to Kerasotes!!!!

Now everybody in NW Indiana, you have to go see it on opening night!!!!!

[lovedems]

6. Woo-Hoo!

Your off to the movies!

[prolesunited]

2. That's great!

Do you have an e-mail link so that more could write to show there really is a demand?

[lanparty]

5. I got your link ...

But you can only thank them now. As I posted above, they said they would be opening Fahrenheit 9/11 at ShowPlace 16 in Schererville.

So please, drop them a line to thank them and confirm you will be attending so they won't change their minds. ;-)

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[Kid_A]

3. I got the same response before they announced it in Bloomington

Kerasotes realizes the massive amount of money this movie will make, so of course they want to show it. I think the problem really is with the distributor. I think they severely underestimated the interest in this movie, and now they're just playing catch-up. I think after it sets all kinds of records, more theaters will get prints.