When shown in theaters, they often opened for films produced in Europe or the Soviet Union. In New York, the "Harry Alan Potamkin Film School" was established by the Workers Film and Photo League to train working-class filmmakers.
The passage describes a trend of film releases, highlighting that these films often premiered alongside productions from other countries like Europe or the Soviet Union. The "Harry Alan Potamkin Film School" was established by the Workers Film and Photo League to provide training in filmmaking for individuals from working-class backgrounds in New York City.