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Massachusetts independent movie theater turns 100 — and shows how to survive and thrive.

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The Capitol Movie Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts. (Thomas Danielian/Here & Now)
The Capitol Movie Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts. (Thomas Danielian/Here & Now)

The Capitol Movie Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts, turns 100 years old on Tuesday. It's a story of success when others are struggling, according to research firm Omdia. Almost 5000 movie theaters have closed down since 2020.

Here & Now's Thomas Danielian heads to the theatre to see how they're doing on their big birthday.

This segment aired on November 25, 2025.

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Thomas Danielian Producer, Here & Now

Thomas Danielian is a producer for Here & Now.

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