Ragtag Cinema, Independent movie theater in Columbia, United States
Ragtag Cinema is a nonprofit movie theater in downtown Columbia, Missouri, that screens documentaries, international films, and art-house movies across multiple rooms. The building on Hitt Street also houses a small café alongside the screening spaces.
The theater was founded in 2000 as a nonprofit dedicated to independent and international cinema. Over time it grew into a steady part of film culture in Columbia.
Ragtag Cinema partners with local universities and community groups to host film series and post-screening talks where audiences can speak directly with filmmakers. These events make it a gathering place for people who care about cinema beyond just watching films.
The theater opens shortly before each screening, and nearby city parking garages on Hitt and Cherry streets are a convenient option for those arriving by car. The downtown location is easy to reach on foot or by public transport from most parts of the city.
Ragtag Cinema regularly offers open caption screenings so that deaf and hard of hearing audience members can follow along without needing personal devices. This is a standard part of the program rather than a special exception.
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