A made-in-Saint-John film about the long-derelict Paramount Theatre will have its American debut tonight in Chicago.Producer Greg Hemmings tells CHSJ News everyone can relate to the loss of community theatres which are being rapidly replaced by big-box cinemas.
The
film, The Paramount, has gathered national attention since its release
last year. The actual derelict theater, which is in uptown Saint John has not fared as well, with efforts to
repurpose the building apparently at a standstill.
