Harris Theatre, Independent movie theater in Downtown Pittsburgh Cultural District, United States
Description
Harris Theatre is an independent movie theater in a restored historic building on Liberty Avenue with one screen and about 200 seats. The venue has both digital and 35mm film projection equipment to screen different formats and types of films.
History
The venue began as Art Cinema and showed independent and art films for many years. In the 1960s its programming shifted, but when Pittsburgh Cultural Trust took over in 1995 it returned to focusing on quality films.
Culture
The theater carries the name of John P. Harris, a Pittsburgh native who opened America's first movie theater in 1905. This connection to early cinema remains part of how locals think about the city's role in film history.
Practical
The theater sits in Pittsburgh's Cultural District downtown and is easy to access when exploring the city center. Planning ahead by checking the current program and allowing time to get there helps ensure a smooth visit.
Did you know?
The theater allows guests to bring and enjoy their own alcoholic beverages during screenings, a policy that sets it apart from most other movie venues. This approach creates a more casual and social experience for patrons watching films.
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