I grew up in Argentina, more precisely in Mendoza – the wine country. When I was a teenager, a tiny cable network opened in my neighborhood. It had only ten channels, and I became obsessed with Channel 2, where the owner was programming independent and foreign cinema 24/7. I spent my days and nights traveling the world – one film at a time. Through these films, I witnessed the richness of the human experience across languages and cultures. These films enhanced my perception of the world. They enriched my creativity and imagination. They influenced my life so profoundly that I decided to become a filmmaker. While living in New York, I discovered that Dan and Toby Talbot, a Jewish couple from the Bronx, championed many films that had inspired me in my teens. That was the genesis of this project. The documentary highlights Dan and Toby’s innovative vision and approach to running their first movie theater. Their programming was not only original but also adventurous, and their bold, artistic screening choices set them apart. Our main goal is for their story to guide and inspire others to reimagine and rethink how we experience and showcase cinema in the United States today. Furthermore, our film is a love letter to cinema and its vital role in fostering empathy and understanding of the world. This film is critical today, when alienation, racism, and lack of empathy are commonplace in our societies; Dan and Toby Talbot’s remarkable story must be told loudly and clearly.

Sergio Maza