Taking you through a 100 year time travel at one of America's last great movie palaces. The Last Movie Ride is an MPV Original Documentary that captures the thrill and excitement of 'going to the movies' through the eyes of the people that were there.

 

The Tampa Theatre in Tampa Florida was built in 1926 and has remained pretty much unchanged since then....99 years later. Explore the rich history of this John Eberson designed theatre and meet it's creator through his own words. Meet John Bohannon, an usher at this Theatre in the 1950s.  Jill Witecki, Theater Manager, reveals the complete history and takes you on a grand tour. Plus, a unique group of theater goers was brought together at the Theater to share their very special memories from the past 70 years. 

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This Film also presents the unique challenges of keeping a structure of this age preserved, and Restoration Artist Jack Casey gives you the full scoop. 

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And discover the historic connections from President John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Sr. and others in MPV's full length Documentary Film. The Last Movie Ride is now streaming worldwide.