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and other classic films that had long been out of theatres. SLOIFF is now a week-long venue for independent film makers to present their films to an audience and receive live feedback. While the Palm
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studios to blackball independent theaters by withholding popular films upon their initial release. Many of the more mainstream films shown at the Palm
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Disagreements with the landlord of the building also proved to be an early issue for the theatre. Dee sought the option to purchase the building outright, and in 1991 was able to obtain a mortgage to do so. However, the expense of purchasing the building left Dee and the theatre on the verge of
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