Popular San Diego 'Cinema Society' Expands to Traverse City
By Craig Manning | Sept. 6, 2026
Andy Friedenberg always wanted to find his way back to Michigan. Now, thanks to a new partnership with the City Opera House, he’s getting his wish – and bringing his renowned film club with him.
Friedenberg is a veteran of the motion picture industry, an author, a film festival organizer, and a lifelong cinephile. He’s also the founder of the Cinema Society, a cultural arts organization launched 43 years ago in San Diego.
Essentially a membership-oriented film series, the Cinema Society spotlights a curated selection of film screenings each year, including films “offered by the top major and independent studios before they are released to the public.” Most screenings feature …
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