Actor Bill Pullman, who has also appeared in such films as Spaceballs and While You Were Sleeping, was in Northeast DC at the opening of the new Alamo Drafthouse last week to unveil the statue depicting his inspiring speech from the end of the 1996 action epic, Independence Day.

The 9-screen, 873 seat theater is the company’s first location in the District itself. Among the 9 screens is a 66 foot across screen, nicknamed the Big Show, which is the largest commercial movie screen in DC and boasts Dolby Atmos audio that blares through 76 speakers to create a truly interactive movie experience.

Like all Alamo Drafthouses, the location has luxury reclining seats and full-service food and beverage options to take part in during movies. The bar includes a themed bar called the Highbinder and the lobby features a special exhibit featuring a Hall of Presidents (portraits of presidential characters from films) and this is home of the Bill Pullman statue. The gallery features portraits of Michael Douglas, Harrison Ford, Morgan Freeman and more.