Snaps: Cat Video Fest Brings Laughter, Supports Local   Animal Shelter  

Tulsa’s Circle Cinema, a nonprofit organization with the mission of “fostering community consciousness through film,” participated in the national Cat Video Fest by conducting screening sessions in August 2025.   The festival received a great response from the community members. A portion of ticket sales from every show went to a local animal shelter, StreetCats, Inc.  …

Local Animal Shelter to Benefit from Cat Video Fest

Tulsa’s Circle Cinema, a nonprofit organization with the mission of “fostering community consciousness through film,” announces its participation in Cat Video Fest 2025. The screenings will be shown in theaters across the United States and worldwide, starting in August. The Cat Video Fest 2025 is a family-friendly event, with screening sessions scheduled for Aug. 2…

Review: Purple Rain 

Prince’s Magnum Opus Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Circle Cinema  I have seen “Purple Rain” many times over the years, starting with its premiere in 1984. There was a fever going on for the Purple One back then that really took off with his breakout album “1999.”    Loaded with bangers like “1999”, “Little Red Corvette,” and…

Review: ‘Shared Legacies’ Recognizes Black-Jewish Unity for Civil Rights 

With the week leading into Martin Luther King Jr. Day, many events were planned and scheduled to commemorate the local observance of the 45th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Parade.   On Jan. 11, I was able to attend one of these events by watching the documentary “Shared Legacies: The African American-Jewish Civil Rights…

‘Shared Legacies’ film explores Black and Jewish storied relationship 

Documentary examines the natural and notable alliance  History is a record of triumphs and tragedies. History is a documentary of victors and victims. And history is a collection of the people of the past and present and their relationships.    “Shared Legacies: The African American-Jewish Civil Rights Alliance” is a film that captures the history and…

Preview: Mizna’s Arab Film Festival returns to Circle Cinema, Nov. 9 

Circle Cinema, Tulsa’s only nonprofit independent historic theater, offers many unique viewing experiences for its members and guests. Circle screens an array of films, from Hollywood blockbusters to local independent films. It also showcases documentaries, silent films, and special screenings that are followed by one-of-a-kind panel discussions. Circle Cinema truly offers moviegoers visual experiences you…

Sundance Film Festival Indigenous Shorts Tour 2022 featured at Circle Cinema 

Review: The Sundance Film Festival visits Tulsa’s favorite theater, Circle Cinema, for the Indigenous Shorts Tour.   The 91-minute theatrical program featured six short films directed by Indigenous filmmakers. These films were selected from the 2022 Sundance Film Festival shorts program as well as by Sundance Institute’s Indigenous Program alumni. The shorts captured aspects of identity…