Film Festival Featuring Ken Burns: The West

The nine-part series will be shown over the next 9 weekends and the film chronicles the turbulent history of one of the most extraordinary landscapes on Earth. Beginning when the land belonged only to Native Americans and ending in the 20th century, the film introduces unforgettable characters whose competing dreams transformed the land. It was a tragic, inspiring intersection where the best of us met the worst of us and nothing was left unchanged. Packed with vivid imagery and personalities, The West reveals the triumph and tragedy of America's drive to become a continental nation.

All showings will be at 2 p.m. at the Education Center.
For more information on available accommodations please contact Accessibility Coordinator, Amber Kirkendall at (402) 223-3514.

Schedule:

January 4 and 5 – Episode 1: The People
January 11 and 12 – Episode 2: Empire Upon the Trails
January 18 and 19 – Episode 3: Speck of the Future
January 25 and 26 – Episode 4: Death Runs Riot
February 1 and 2 – Episode 5: The Grandest Enterprise Under God
February 8 and 9 – Episode 6: Fight No More Forever
February 15 and 16 – Episode 7: The Geography of Hope
February 22 and 23 – Episode 8: Ghost Dance
March 1 and 2 – Episode 9: One Sky Above Us

Date: January 4 - March 2, 2025

Location:

Homestead National Historical Park
8523 W State Highway 4
Beatrice, NE 68310

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