ImageNation is one of two cultural groups selected to open a venue on 125th Street, at the Mart 125 site, directly across the street from the Apollo Theater.

Dubbed the ImageNation Sol Cinema, this venue will be Harlem’s first and the nation’s only movie theater dedicated to Black & Latino films. The cinema will offer 35mm, Beta and digital video screening platforms along with a state-of the-art sound system for live performances. This unique venue will pay homage to the intellectual and artistic excellence that blossomed during Harlem's first Renaissance, but will offer a new platform for the emerging artists of today's renaissance in Harlem.

This stylish social hub will specialize in screening independent and Hollywood movies, feature celebrated music acts and serve as a beacon for those seeking edifying movies, art, culture and community. The theater will also offer theater, spoken word, dance parties, director talks, community and educational events. With a support committee that includes Danny Glover, Lee Daniels, Bjork, Jonathan Demme, Damon Dash and Erykah Badu to name a few, this venue will draw patrons and bolster Harlem's social scene through unique programming and strategic marketing.

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