Ten states. 10,825 miles. 123 theaters. This is a documentary for anyone who loves going to the movies. The Last Picture Shows, captures the stories of the passionate owners of some of the last remaining truly independent movie theatres in rural America. Facing the financial challenges that are unique the movie business, these owners persevere to preserve these institutions that are a key part of their small-town communities. 78 min. “The people who appear on camera demonstrate a unique can-do spirit, swimming against the tide and somehow surviving. The Last Picture Shows is a moving and poetic slice of Americana.” – Leonard Maltin, leonardmaltin.com