AMC's Double Edged Sword: The Theater Chain's Bid to Revive Indie Cinema AMC Entertainment, one of the largest theater chains in the world, has made a move that is sending shockwaves through the film industry.
To address the shortage of new releases on its screens, AMC is launching Leawood Films, a distribution company that will bring small and medium sized movies into its theaters and encourage other owners to do the same.
On the surface, this seems like a welcome development for fans of independent cinema. However, upon closer inspection, a more complex picture emerges.