A revered figure among independent filmmakers, particularly those in New York, Ben Barenholtz has been a key presence on the indie scene since the late 1960s when he owned and operated NYC's Elgin Theatre, a movie house in dire need of repairs but at which played the non-studio and art films of the day.
Born in Poland, Barenholtz secured his first job in the film business at age 23, when… See Full Ben Barenholtz Biography