Ben Barenholtz

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Born: 1935-10-05 · Kupiczów, Poland [now Kupychiv, Ukraine]

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 midni…