“A hypnotic and beautiful black-and-white western … This masterpiece is simultaneously a mystical, highly poetic account of dying; a well-researched appreciation of Native American cultures; a frightening portrait of modern American violence and capitalist greed that refuses to traffic in the stylistic alibis of Hollywood; a warm, hilarious depiction of cross-cultural friendship; and a hallucinatory trip across the American wilderness.”
—The Chicago Reader

Our screening of Jim Jarmusch’s sparse and powerful Western on November 13 will be followed by a post-film discussion with Austin Community College professors Antonio Ramirez and Matt Kliewer from the Department of Philosophy, Religion, and Humanities. The panel, moderated by Professor Jean Lauer, will invite conversation about the film’s themes as they pertain to existentialism, epistemology, legacies of the Western and revisionist Western, and Indigenous representation. Please note: there will only be a panel discussion after the screening on November 13. The November 17 show will just include a screening of the film.

About ACC’s PRH Forum: The Philosophy, Religion, and Humanities Forum at ACC provides opportunities for members of the college and the broader community to attend events featuring speakers, panels, and films related to our disciplines. Our events emphasize connections between our courses of study and contemporary lived experience, and we welcome participation from everyone interested in these topics.

ACC STUDENT / FACULTY / STAFF DISCOUNT

Austin Community College students, faculty, and staff are eligible for a $4 discount on tickets to this screening. Please present your current ACC ID at the box office to receive this discount.