Owners of the Star Theatre have shared the reasoning behind showing Nitram - the movie about the Port Arthur massacre killer.
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Star Theatre co-owner Paul Lee-Archer said film was a powerful medium and a great way to start important conversations.
"This was a horrific chapter in Tasmania's and Australia's history, but we think that it needs to be talked about, especially for those who didn't live through it," he said.
"We don't feel that the film is gratuitous and, in fact, director Justin Kurzel has described it as his 'anti-gun' film.
"Many people will not want to see this film and that's completely understandable, however we believe that Tasmanians should have the choice whether or not to see it, whether it's in a cinema or on streaming services."
Mr Lee-Archer said he understood the film could potentially trigger certain issues and feelings with audience members, but Star Theatre would be providing contact details to support services for those who needed it.
Attorney-General and Arts Minister Elise Archer previously said she had conveyed to the film producers that Tasmanians, especially survivors and victims' families, were still deeply affected by the event.
The film will be shown at the Star Theatre and State Cinema from October 14.
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