Metrograph, Independent movie theater in Lower East Side, US
Metrograph is a movie theater on the Lower East Side with two screening rooms, concrete floors, and brick walls in a converted warehouse space on Ludlow Street. The rooms have a raw, industrial look that directs attention to the screen.
The theater opened in March 2016 and quickly became established as a venue for film art in lower Manhattan. During the 2020 pandemic, it launched a streaming service to continue serving audiences at home.
The theater shows independent and classic films while hosting filmmakers for discussions with audiences about their work. These gatherings create a direct exchange between artists and viewers in an informal setting.
Visitors can buy tickets through the website and enjoy food and drinks at the on-site bar and restaurant. It helps to check the film selections ahead of time to choose what matches your interests.
The theater runs a curated bookstore focused on film titles and works with organizations to screen restored films. This effort helps preserve cinema as an art form and makes rare works available to audiences.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
