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David Cronenberg’s “Dead Ringers” was an eye-opening film for Brad Ritter. He first saw the horror movie in 1988 alongside college friends — and he hasn’t been able to bring himself to watch it since.
“Dead Ringers” exposed Ritter to the world of immersive film, and although he didn’t know it at the time, it would lead to his current role as the executive director of Charlotte’s only arthouse theater, Independent Picture House, a nonprofit located in NoDa.
On this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Ritter discusses:
The legacy of the Manor Theatre, Charlotte’s former arthouse theater that closed in 2020, and what piece Ritter brought over to IPH.
The importance of movie soundtracks — and why he’s not a big fan of composer John Williams.
How the Independent Picture House has thrived as a nonprofit organization among big box movie theaters and succeeded in raising money.
The status of a future IPH expansion.
🎥 Want to learn more about Independent Picture House? Check out this Ledger article written after IPH opened in 2022.
Ritter received The Ledger’s 40 Over 40 Award in 2024.
This podcast episode is part of a series highlighting winners of The Ledger’s 40 Over 40 awards, which honor and celebrate often unheralded people over the age of 40 who are making important contributions to Charlotte. It’s hosted by Steve Dunn of Miles Mediation and Arbitration.
Find out more about the 40 Over 40 awards by going to Ledger40over40.com.
We hope you enjoy the conversation with Brad Ritter.
The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is produced by Lindsey Banks.
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Bringing independent cinema to Charlotte, with Brad Ritter