We need your help. The trend of mega-mergers and massive chains is wiping out small town USA, and with it, the distinctiveness of local cultures. The problem is particularly visible in the film community, where multiplexes are quickly consuming and taking the place of smaller specialized theaters, disassembling many art communities and alienating film goers and enthusiasts alike. At LIVE FREE OR DIE FILMS, we feel it is incredibly important to support independent cinema. Films have the unique ability to move people, to take an audience to another place and to show a new way of looking at things. Residing just outside the mainstream, it is often the independent films that stand out for their innovative voices and creative storytelling. It would be a tremendous loss to see this world of creativity and courage come to an end for lack of support within the community. Barry Steelman, owner of Cinema 93 Video and a proponent of independent cinema for thirty years, is trying to keep cinema alive in New England. With the help of several local residents, he has created Red River Theatres, Inc., a non-profit corporation. They are committed to opening a theatre in downtown Concord, NH, where they will screen specialty and foreign films, as well as productions by local artists. For more information, please contact Barry directly at 603/225-5650 or contactsnob@snobfilmfestival.org. For more information on the Red River Theatres project, please visit www.snobfilmfestival.org/redrivertheatre.html. Thank you. To find out more about theaters in your area in need of your support, please visit Cinema Treasures at http://www.cinematreasures.com/.