When Tribeca FIlms first acquired distribution rights to Side by Side, they said there would be a limited theatrical release, a shortened version of the doc would air on PBS in early 2013 and they also mentioned that the film would play on college campuses and film schools. Up until now, the film has been playing at film festivals, and various art centers. Cornell Cinema, part of the Cornell University, has announced that the documentary Side by Side: The Science, Art & Impact of Digital Cimema, directed by Chris Kenneally and hosted and co-produced by Keanu Reeves, will play there followed by a panel discussion.Time will tell if this a one time occurrence or the beginning of the college/film school tour that was talked about back in the spring.
For those in the Ithaca area, the film can be viewed at Cornell Cinema on Thursday, February 7 at 7 pm. Information can be found here.
Starting as a university film society back in 1970, the Cornell Cinema has transitioned to a media arts center with national recognition. More can be read about the Cornell Cinema here.