Persistence of Vision is an film education program of the Hollywood Theatre designed for 10th, 11th and 12th grade girls of all identities including gender-nonconforming youth to explore our connection to film, both as an art form and as a means of interacting with the world. By creating a dedicated safe space for an often under-appreciated demographic, our aim is to engage in meaningful guided discussions on relevant themes explored in the film and how they transfer to the day-to-day.

PLEASE NOTE: This program is designed to spark conversation about important issues. Because of that, some of the films that will be screened will contain adult situations, profanity, drug/alcohol use, nudity, sexual situations, and violence.

SCREENING LOCATION:  Movie Madness Miniplex, 4320 SE Belmont St PDX, OR 97215

When you get to Movie Madness, just head straight to the back of the store. You’ll see the Miniplex marquee on your right; that’s where you’ll check in.

COST: Free – though participation is by application only.

APPLICATION DUE DATE: Wednesday, 6/25

STUDENTS NOTIFIED: Wednesday, 7/2

DATES: Tuesdays July 8th-29th, 2025

LOCATION: Movie Madness Video Miniplex at 4320 SE Belmont St, Portland OR 97215

In this iteration of Persistence of Vision, we will be exploring a mix of documentary and narrative films created by women. These projects are a feat within themselves, going against all odds and expectations to use the medium of filmmaking to gain agency and understanding of both their surroundings and themselves. Dedicated towards the art of creation, they are an exploration of all the possibilities available to you when you decide the world is at your fingertips.

We will go beyond the screen to engage with our own creativity through our surroundings and tools readily available. This includes crafting, questioning, and briefly leaving Movie Madness to explore the surrounding few blocks.

SCHEDULE:

July 8th, 2025: SHIRKERS (2018, 96 min)

July 15th, 2025: CAMERA PERSON (2016, 102 min)

July 22nd, 2025: THE WATERMELON WOMAN (1996, 85 min)

July 29th, 2025: DAISIES (1966, 76 min)

CLASS DETAILS:

Class time will vary depending each film run time but will follow the structure of:

• 12:30pm – Start time / presentation about film

• Film Screening

• Post Film Discussion/ Activity

We can expect the ending time around 3:00-4:00 pm.

Questions? Please email education@hollywoodtheatre.org