Delight in the astounding works of great filmmakers like John Ford with this series of important films.
Picturing the West
is an opportunity to examine how western movies contributed to the
mythologizing of the American West. All screenings are held at Film
Streams at the Ruth Sokolof Theater (1340 Mike Fahey Street). Visit
Film Streams for showtimes.
Stagecoach
1939: Directed by John Ford
This enduring classic, which launched both John Wayne and westerns onto
the A-list, is the perfect place to start any exploration of the genre.
USA; 96 min.
Tickets for all showing are $9 general, $7 for seniors, students,
teachers, military, and those arriving to Film Streams by bicycle, and
$4.50 for Film Streams Members. Advance tickets can be purchased at
filmstreams.org
or at the box office inside Film Streams' Ruth Sokolof Theater. Mention
WESTWARD O at the Film Streams box office for discounted adult
admission price of $7 to any
Picturing the West screening. For more information, questions or requests, please contact Patrick Kinney at (402) 933-0259 x 11 or
patrick@filmstreams.org.
Picturing the West is part of the 2015-2016 city-wide
"Westward O" celebration of the American West.