Southeast Cinema Society, Inc.

Bringing Cinema East of the Anacostia River. Washington, DC

Stories. Dialog. Life.

Our Mission

Southeast Cinema Society is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to sharing stories, discussing ideas, and building community engagement through film screenings and cultural events that are hosted east of the Anacostia River and beyond.

Cinema for the People Who Love Cinema

Documentary Film Screening & Discussion

‘TCB: The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing’

"A captivating homage to the literary and political star." 

- Variety (Review)

Limited Tickets Will Be Available Soon!

East of the River Premiere

Thursday, September 10 | Doors at 6pm

Get ready for the East of the River premiere of ‘TCB: The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing’ by Louis Massiah and Monica Hernandez. This widely acclaimed documentary film premiered on opening night of 2025 BlackStar Film Festival in Philadelphia.

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Access to cinema is about more than entertainment — it’s about visibility, community, and cultural democracy.

Pulling Focus: Washington, DC Cinema History

Bring Back ‘The Strand’ As A Theater

Ward 7 is a ‘cultural desert.’ There are too few restaurants and there are no cinemas, cultural spaces for visual art exhibitions, lectures, or even live performances. The few remaining historic theaters buildings are unrecognizable, their original glory and purpose long forgotten. They are raggedy monuments to another era when the exact same neighborhoods were more economically empowered, less racially diverse, and considered far more desirable. 

There are many film lovers and live music lovers who live East of the River. Could we bring back ‘The Strand’ as a theater?

Full Story Coming Soon

Let’s Partner

Every community, regardless of race, class, or geography, should have access to the shared experience and creative power of film.

Use the form below to inquire about co-hosting a film screening.