
Restoring a Masterpiece: The Renovation of Eastman Theatre
Seen it?2010 | 56 min | Documentary
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Right up the alley of people who'll be looking things up afterwards and people who love a true story told well. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 56 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
Take a look behind the curtain to see the vast history and recent renovation of one of Rochester, New York's most famous landmarks. Architects, theater personnel, historians, community leaders, and citizens provide in depth insight from start to finish in one of the most extensive renovations the city has ever seen.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Todd McCammon
- Philip Seymour HoffmanNarrator (voice)
- Christopher SeamanSelf / Conductor - Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
- Joel SeligmanSelf / Then President of University of Rochester
- Antonio Manuel Pérez ÁlvarezSelf / CEO of Eastman Kodak Company
- Kathy ConnorSelf / George Eastman House Legacy Curator