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“When we first started three years ago, virtually all the films we wanted were available through three companies. But the distribution system has changed,” Dr. Young said. “Now there are dozens of small companies bidding for the rights and driving the prices up. They don’t make 16 millimeter prints available to non-commercial theaters until much later, after they’ve recovered their costs. Currently, we deal with 10 companies, we wait longer for films and we pay more. And like the first run commercial theaters, we’re competing with VCRs and cable television.”
Somehow, the little theater manages to keep it projector running. RAAC can’t advertise its film schedule. Member of the non-profit group are mailed flyers listing upcoming films; other must call the RAAC office, where a recording gives the weekend’s selection, or learn of coming attractions from friends. Even with this handicap, almost every seat in the house was taken for The Big Chill and Chariots of Fire. And community support gives the box office a boost. For the classic King of Hearts, students from the Rappahannock County High School and Wakefield Country Day School were bussed in by a dedicated movie fan for a special Monday morning show
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