Ben Barenholtz

Production

Born October 5, 1935 — Died June 26, 2019

From Kupiczów, Poland [now Kupychiv, Ukraine]

Biography

Ben Barenholtz (October 5, 1935 – June 27, 2019) was a Polish-born American film producer, exhibitor, and distributor with a significant presence in the independent film scene since the late 1960s. In 1968 Barenholtz opened The Elgin Cinema in New York City which was known for its experimental midni...