Charming local coverage by Channel 7 News, April 1, 2022!
“On the Big Screen Gloucester Cinema has you covered”
Reporter Sam Bleiweis and crew* LIVE in Gloucester share great writing and camerawork capturing the local excitement in Gloucester after CODA wins 3 Oscars including Best Picture. Locals interviewed include John Williams, Gloucester Cinema owner, busy hosting extra screenings following Oscars big night.
*apologies to the unnamed journalist / cameraman
“GLOUCESTER , MASS. (WHDH) – If you’ve been itching to see “CODA” on the big screen — Gloucester Cinema has you covered. But if you want to see it, you better get those tickets because owner John Williams says they are going fast…”
Sam Bleiweis, Channel 7 News. “Tremendous: Locals Flock to Gloucester Cinema to see Coda.” article and video here




images: interior views Gloucester screening room, showing CODA (note local backdrops such as Rockport Town Hall, Pratty’s, Goose Cove, etc.), plus Gloucester Cinema’s Facebook page shared Channel 7 news- Minnetta King interview 🙂
“MADE ME CRY” video clip (51 secs)
Same story first shown nightly news, April 1, 2022 (introduced by different anchors)