​Open and Closed Captions in Colorado Movie Theaters

Open-Caption (OC) Movies
Opened-captioned movies show captions on the screen and are the preferred accommodation for people with hearing loss.  Read "Everyone Can Enjoy Going to the Movies!"

Colorado Theaters with Open Captions

 Theaters and Schedules - ​click here 
Colorado Open-Caption-Movie Facebook Group - click here​
​OCMovieClub is a brand new, simple way to find just open caption movies playing in your area each week, and at which theater, what days, and the showtimes.  You receive the email each Thursday.
Here's a sample of the email. 
Note:  This sample may not be for your area 
​​Sign up here!  It's free! 
​P.S.  Several HLAA Colorado members already have!​​

Did you know that open-captioned movies are different from TV's closed-captioning?
open-captioned movie symbol

Open Captions are shown inconspicuously 
on the bottom of a movie screen for all to see.  ​
Here are the differences of movie open captions vs TV closed captions:
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​Open Captions at Movie Theaters:
  • have stationary captions on the bottom of the screen
  • take up very little space on the screen
  • are shown in easily readable phrases that are seen in sync with what you are watching on the screen.
Closed Captions on TV​​:
  • move around on the screen
  • scroll at varying speeds throughout the program
  • are inaccurate, garbled, and delayed
  • are not in sync with the scenes you are watching
Closed-Captioned (CC) Movies
Symbol for Closed Captions
Closed-captioned movies​ do not show captions on the screen.
​Instead, moviegoers must pick up an ​individual closed-captioning
​device at ticket counters.
​(devices are available at movie theaters that do not have Open-Captioned movies)
There are Two Types of Closed Captioning Devices for Individual Use
Closed Captioning Smart Glasses are attached to a small device with a neckloop that is worn around the neck.  These adjustable glasses enable captions in your field of vision while simultaneously watching the movie.
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Closed Captioning Stands fit in your cup holder and a small caption screen on a flexible arm.  Once your movie begins, the device will display the dialogue on its screen.
Both of these devices have drawbacks (which is why we need to advocate for open caption movies!)

They must be checked out at the ticket window and programmed for the specific movie when you buy your ticket.  You need to arrive earlier than usual to allow extra time to pick up the device and have the staff program it. Then, you must turn it in after the movie.
  • Devices are awkward and bulky to carry along with your coat, purse, concession items, and your ticket stub to enter the theater.
  • Limited supply at theaters, and are often not operational which you do not find out until the movie starts, and you have to leave your seat to find staff.
  • Since captioning devices are put in your cup holder, there is no place to put your beverage
  • Device falls out of the cup holder.
  • Captioning glasses are heavy on your nose!  PS - captioning smart glasses can fit over prescription glasses.
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We suggest you check the individual theater first for device quantity/availability of the assistive device they have, and whether a headset  or a neck loop is utilized.