The Long Shadow of a Dark Screen: What's at Stake for Small Town Cinema Lovers In Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, a small city is grappling with an unexpected consequence of technological progress: the loss of its only cinema.
The Capitol Theatre closed its doors earlier this year, leaving residents like Jacob Charpentier and Mikey McBryan without access to the big screen.
The distance between Yellowknife and Edmonton, where fans are flocking to catch summer blockbusters, is a significant financial burden for those who still crave the communal experience of watching a movie.