Cinema, controversial cabaret, then repertory cinema, it has undergone many metamorphoses. Closed since a fire in 1992, it remains at the heart of citizen struggles for its rebirth. A reflection of the neighborhood’s evolution, the Empress stands not only as a building, but also as a powerful symbol of community identity, cultural memory and the stubborn fight to preserve shared spaces.

Presentation in English - questions in French welcome.

Speakers : Nathalie Senécal, Jeffrey Kastner.

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