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The American Revolution: Coming to a Theater Near You!
5-Week Film History Series
Thursday, October 29
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
AuditoriumExplore the intersection of civic and cinema history as film historians and scholars present and discuss the patriotic film series "Old Glory," (1936–1940). Free; registration required for each week.
These classes are free to attend, but registration is required. To register, click here or select the blue "REGISTER" button above. Please note that you must register for each class session individually.
Presented by Dr. James D’Arc, retired curator of the BYU Motion Picture Archive, and Brad Westwood, retired senior public historian. Each week, a local scholar will join the panel to discuss how the context of the Great Depression shaped these films, and how accurately interpreting American Revolutionary history can help Utahns be more informed and more engaged today. Presented by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Utah.
Wed, Oct 21, 6:30–8pm · Sons of Liberty, Warner Bros., 1939, with guest Dr. Christopher Hodson, Brigham Young University
Thu, Oct 29, 6:30–8pm · The Declaration of Independence, Warner Bros., 1938, with guest Dr. Michelle Orihel, Southern Utah University
Wed, Nov 4, 6:30–8pm · Bill of Rights, Warner Bros., 1939, with guest Dr. Jenny Pulsipher, Brigham Young University
Tue, Nov 10, 6:30–8pm · Man Without a Country, Warner Bros., 1939, with guest Dr. Eric Hinderaker, University of Utah
Wed, Nov 18, 6:30–8pm · Give Me Liberty, Warner Bros., 1936, with guest Dr. Cassandra Clark, Utah Tech University
This project is supported in part by Utah Humanities. Utah Humanities strengthens communities by cultivating connections, deepening understanding, and exploring our complex human experience.
AGE GROUP: | All Ages |
EVENT TYPE: | Movies | Conversations |
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About the branch
Salt Lake City's Main Library, designed by internationally-acclaimed architect Moshe Safdie in conjunction with VCBO Architecture, opened in February 2003 and remains one of the most architecturally unique structures in Utah. This striking 240,000 square-foot structure houses more than 500,000 books and other materials, yet serves as more than just a repository of books and computers. It reflects and engages the city's imagination and aspirations. The structure embraces a public plaza, with shops and services at ground level, reading galleries above, and a 300-seat auditorium.
A multi-level reading area along the Glass Lens at the southern facade of the building looks out onto the plaza with stunning views of the city and Wasatch Mountains beyond. Spiraling fireplaces on four floors resemble a column of flame from the vantage of 200 East and 400 South. The Urban Room between the Library and the Crescent Wall is a space for all seasons, generously endowed with daylight and open to magnificent views.