In the wake of the pandemic, the Bay Area has lost many businesses, including at least a dozen movie theaters. But this month, a town in Sonoma County has marked the opening of a new independent theater, and its founders are banking that people are ready to go back to the movies.

<p>In the wake of the pandemic, the Bay Area has lost many businesses, including at least a dozen movie theaters.&nbsp;But this month, a town in Sonoma County has marked the opening of a new independent theater, and its founders are banking that people are ready to go back to the movies.</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>