Arts & Culture

Kan-Kan Cinema Turns To Virtual Outreach To Connect With Movie Lovers, Students And Filmmakers

By Jill Ditmire

Published August 3, 2020 at 12:00 AM EDT

Like many other theaters, the Kan-Kan Cinema and Brasserie building in Windsor Park is still closed to patrons but COVID-19 hasn’t stopped the organization's connection with that neighborhood community.

WFYI’s Jill Ditmire spoke with Kan-Kan Executive Director Louise Henderson about the art cinema’s virtual outreach to movie lovers, students and filmmakers.

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Jill Ditmire

Jill Ditmire was no stranger to the broadcast world. Her face and voice were a daily part of the lives of viewers and listeners in the Midwest for 25 years. She was the local news anchor during "All Things Considered" and a contributor to "Morning Edition," "Sound Medicine," "Art of the Matter “Curious Mix” and "Wednesday Live at 5:44." Jill's broadcast experience included anchoring and reporting news at television stations in Indianapolis, Detroit and Lafayette, including WTTV, WRTV, WLFI, WJBK, WTHR, WISH and the Ford Motor Company News Network. She produced her own television series on Indiana Public Television for eight years called “The Good Life” which showcased independent chefs, restaurants and local wineries.

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