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
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Johnny Guitar
1954; Directed by Nicholas Ray
Its strong female lead--Joan Crawford, never better--frank examination of sexual politics, and technicolor wizardry set this singular western apart. USA; 110 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.