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Ben Barenholtz
Born October 5, 1935 Died June 26, 2019 (Age 83)Kupiczów, Poland [now Kupychiv, Ukraine]22 Credits
Ben Barenholtz (October 5, 1935 – June 27, 2019) was a Polish-born American film producer, exhibitor, and distributor with a significant presence in the independent film scene since the late 1960s. In 1968 Barenholtz opened The Elgin Cinema in New York City which was known for its experimental midnight screenings of new filmmakers. Barenholtz was known for his eye in discovering new directors such as The Coen Brothe…
