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

COST: Free – though participation is by application only.

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

NEXT APPLICATION PERIOD: Spring 2026

If you’d like to be notified when the next application window opens, please email education@hollywoodtheatre.org