Athena Cinema controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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1977
Police criticism of Fantasy Girls screening
The screening of Fantasy Girls resulted in a conversation between police officers and theater management. Police chief Ted Jones urged the theater to stop showing X-rated films, while manager Ben Geary defended the monitored exhibition of adult content. Jones later expressed discomfort with police making obscenity decisions.
1972
Complaints over Sexual Freedom in Denmark
The theater replaced Sexual Freedom in Denmark with No Deposit, No Return after complaints from residents. The episode brought the mayor and police into a discussion about whether the film should be examined and whether its content was acceptable for local exhibition.