"Life Imitates art far more than art imitates life."  

Oscar Wilde's famous quote spawned an aesthetic philosophical movement and has been a cultural reference of the 20th century ever since it was made.  Documentaries have far surpassed the intial offerings of public service announcements, and wildlife surveys.  The evolution of the documentary genre portrays rich human subjects, exploring themes of humanity and culture under the direction and guise of directors with vision and purpose.

Thursday, October 1 marks the re-opening of the newly restored Capitol Theatre in the Detroit Shoreway Neighborhood on the city's near west side.

The Capitol Theatre features several framed reproductions from Cleveland Public Library's W. Ward Marsh Lantern Slide Collection. When visiting this new destination be sure to stop on the second floor to check out the beautiful images, or view the collection online.

This project was made possible with support from the Friends of the Cleveland Public Library.

Learn more about the W. Ward Marsh Lantern Slide Collection and Cinema Archive here.