The Beverly Theater brings the 1976 comedy classic "Car Wash" to its intimate downtown screen. This ensemble comedy follows a day in the life of the L.A. Dee-Luxe Car Wash, where a colorful cast of characters—from philosophical attendants to eccentric customers—intersect in a mosaic of humor and social commentary. Set to a funky disco soundtrack that earned an Academy Award nomination, the film captures mid-70s Los Angeles with an energy that still feels fresh decades later.

Director Michael Schultz's film features an impressive ensemble including Richard Pryor, George Carlin, and the Pointer Sisters, blending comedy sketches into a loose narrative that mirrors the rhythms of a workday. The Beverly Theater's excellent acoustics will do justice to Norman Whitfield's infectious soundtrack, particularly Rose Royce's title track that became a number-one hit. It's the kind of film that benefits from the communal experience of theater viewing, where the laughter and groove can be shared among an audience.