society > leisure > the arts > performance arts > cinematography > film show > show [verb (transitive)] > before general release (3)
transitive. To show (a film) to people involved in the film industry, prior to a general release. Chiefly in passive.
(transitive) (a) to show (a film) in a sneak preview; (b) to have a sneak preview of (something).
(transitive) to give a showing of (a film) for journalists.