WASHINGTON — The show will go on, but not at many theaters.
More than 300 independent theaters have agreed to Christmas Day showings of the controversial film “The Interview,” the comedy that depicts the assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Earlier, Sony had pulled the plug entirely, but a backlash led to the limited release.
“We don’t like to be bullied or blackmailed by any outside sources in any part of the world,” says Bunny Khorana, owner of Manassas Falls Cinemas.
That theater has five scheduled showings for the day, something Khorana is elated about.
“I am totally honored to open this film in my theater, and I’ve been having all kinds of phone calls, and the community has been calling me up to applaud my decision,” he says.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Ashburn has late-night showings on Christmas.
In the District, West End Cinema will show the film. Xscape 14 in Brandywine also announced showings.
