What is a Western? Film Series

Sat May 20, 2023 - Sat Sep 16, 2023
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Repeating every month on July on the second Saturdays through July 8, 2023.
Also on September 16, 2023.
1:30pm PT
Age: Varies by film
Price: Included With Museum Admission
Location:
Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA, 90027
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What Is a Western? is an ongoing film series that examines a variety of movies about the American West. 

Note: the screening of Swamp Lion, originally scheduled for August, has been postponed.

The majority of the films are traditional Westerns set in the nineteenth century; however, nontraditional Westerns and films outside of the Western genre that provide unique insights into the region are also featured. Before every screening includes a guest lecturer will introduce the film and explains its significant in the genre.

Screening Schedule:

February 18: Broken Lance (1954)

March 18: Westworld (1973)

May 20: Blood on the Moon (1948)

July 8: Three Amigos (1986)

August 19: Swamp Lion (2022) Postponed, new date to be announced

September 16: Posse (1996)
  

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.