MILWAUKEE — Grab your popcorn and snacks, because the Milwaukee Film Festival has officially begun for its 16th season. Movie lovers descended upon the Oriental Theater to watch the opening night movie, Shari and Lamb Chop.
This year the festival spans 15 days from April 11-25 with 300 different movie screenings.
The festival has an extra special treat for viewers this year. The Milwaukee Film Festival is re-opening the Downer Theater after it abruptly closed its doors back in 2023. The Downer Theater is one of the four locations screening movies. The others include the Avalon Theater, the Times Cinema, and of course the Oriental Theatre.
Watch the video to see film directors and festival organizers talk about the iconic event for Wisconsin cinephiles.
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