Hughes High School Donation Request - by Thien Valdram

Hughes High School Donation Request—Response 

As the last independent theatre in Illinois to comply with the shutdown request issued 02/21/20, it comes as both a surprise and relief to learn that those films which we have preserved over the years will be going to a local educational institution such as yours, rather than fall into the hands of collectors who intend to hoard them. 

Naturally it would be preferable for you to take all of our remaining inventory, but we understand that as a small educational institution, the circumstances wouldn’t allow it. Moreover, it would do to be discerning with your selection, given it was the recent abysmal performance of features such as the Battle on the Easter Front that have at last forced us to sell out the theatre to yet another international coffee chain. 

We appreciate the interest and the support of your theatre club in this time; in spite of the recent changes, we still believe the traditional theatre has a place in the future of our country, and we hope that you will continue to carry this mentality forwards now that we are no longer able to do so. 
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We thank you for your interest and support. 
Regards,
Herbert Samson,
Silvernest Theater, Violethill Illinois