Ten small movie theaters in Massachusetts will be showing the movie "1984" on April 4 as part of a national event to show support for the National Endowment for the Arts.
Altogether, "1984", originally written by George Orwell about an oppressive government, will be shown across 175 cities in 44 states. April 4 was selected because that is the day in which the protagonist begins rebelling against the government in the book and movie.
President Donald Trump plans to eliminate the National Endowment for the Arts, which funds, promotes and strengthens "the creative capacity of our communities by providing all Americans with diverse opportunities for arts participation," according to its website.
The L.A. Times reports the NEA's budget is nearly $148 million and is an independent federal agency. It was established by Congress in 1965 with the intention of supporting arts and creativity across the U.S.
The 190 art house movie theaters participating in the April 4 "1984" showing will donate a portion of admission to local charities or will underwrite the proceeds for future educational programming.
Full list of Massachusetts theaters participating:
Academy of Music Theatre, Northampton
Beacon Cinema, Pittsfield
Images Cinema, Williamstown
The Luna Theater, Lowell
Regent Theatre, Arlington
South Hadley's Tower Theaters, South Hadley
The Center for Arts in Natick, Natick
The Cape Ann Cinema & Stage, Gloucester
The Brattle Theatre, Cambridge
Triplex Cinema, Great Barrington
Cox Media Group
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