After Yellowknife’s only cinema closed, film fans are travelling 1,500 km to catch summer blockbusters

With Yellowknife's only cinema, the Capitol Theatre, shutting down, local movie enthusiasts are making the long trip of 1,500 km to Edmonton to catch the latest blockbusters. Jacob Charpentier, a local resident, spent $1,500 to travel to Edmonton for films like Spider-Man and The Odyssey, underscoring the cultural gap left in the N.W.T. capital. This shift not only impacts local entertainment but also raises questions about the accessibility of cultural activities in smaller communities.