description AFI Silver Theatre Overview
AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center is a movie theater and cultural venue in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, operated by the American Film Institute. The original Silver Theatre was designed by John Eberson and built in 1938; after preservation efforts, it reopened as AFI Silver in 2003. Its year round program includes new American and international films, classic cinema, festivals, educational screenings, and presentations in a restored historic setting.
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When was the original Silver Theatre built?
The original Silver Theatre was designed by movie-palace architect John Eberson and built in 1938. Its Art Deco design is a major part of AFI Silver's identity. [AFI Silver history](https://silver.afi.com/history/)
When did the AFI Silver Theatre reopen?
The restored venue reopened as AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in 2003. It is located in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C. [AFI Silver history](https://silver.afi.com/history/)
Is AFI Silver only a cinema for new releases?
No. It combines first-run films with repertory screenings, festivals, filmmaker conversations, and cultural programs, making it a film center as well as a theater.
How many screens does AFI Silver have?
The AFI Silver complex has three screens. The venue occupies the historic 1938 Silver Theatre site and is operated by the American Film Institute.
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