How 7 Portland Film Fanatics Saved the Clinton Street Theater

Clinton Street Theater in Southeast Portland has been around for over 100 years, making it one of the oldest continuously operating movie houses in the United States. A year ago it was bought by seven film fanatics, a group that included former employees and volunteers. Today we’re talking with two of the new proprietors — Susan Tomorrow and Aaron Colter — to check how it’s going as they come up on their one-year anniversary of running the historic theater. Here’s a list of all seven owners and their favorite films with ties to Portland: David Gluck, co-owner: “Free Willy” Steven Williams, co-owner: “Old Joy” Tom Kishel, co-owner: “Five Easy Pieces” Susan Tomorrow, co-owner: “Foxfire” Aaron Colter, co-owner: “Green Room” Morgan McDonald, co-owner: “Leave No Trace” Muriel Lucas, Church of Film curator: “Drugstore Cowboy” Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Still want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.