I’ve been interested in the 19th and 20th century concept of the hobo for years. This piece refers to the romanticized idea of the historical hobo that represents a space of freedom from mainstream culture and a way to push back against enforced capitalism.

While some aspects of Winnipeg’s movie theatre history have been extensively documented, little attention has been given to the very first introduction of sound cinema in a Winnipeg theatre. For a city often called a “cultural hub” of Canada, it is surprising that this event has gone undocumented and forgotten in the flow of time.