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Cinema Detroit Supporting Independent Film with Virtual Screenings

Beloved Detroit independent movie theater Cinema Detroit is bringing indie film fans together online amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The movie theater has launched virtual screenings, giving viewers a chance…

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 04: James Turpin, Director Kleber Mendonca, Barbara Colen and Director Juliano Dornelles attend the “Bacurau” UK Premiere during the 63rd BFI London Film Festival at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on October 04, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images for BFI)

(Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images for BFI)

Beloved Detroit independent movie theater Cinema Detroit is bringing indie film fans together online amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

The movie theater has launched virtual screenings, giving viewers a chance to watch unique, indie films in the comfort -- and safety -- of their own homes.

Cinema Detroit also is selling carryout concession snacks on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. You can order and pay online, and pick-ups are arranged via texting.

View Cinema Detroit's current film selections -- including "Bacurau" (cast pictured above), "The Etruscan Smile," "The Wild Goose Lake" and more -- and find virtual tickets here.

The virtual showings will help give indie movie fans something to watch while theaters are closed, plus help Cinema Detroit during this uneasy time.

The Film Lab in Hamtramck has also launched a virtual cinema. Find details on that here.

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