Events / Los Angeles

What Is a Western? | Giant (1956)

Southwest Museum
Saturday, August 22, 2026•1:00 PM
Screened in 35mm, this epic drama blends the iconography of the classic Western with a sweeping examination of wealth, race, and social change. The film explores shifting power dynamics between ranching tradition and modern industry, while also confronting racial hierarchies embedded in the mythology of the American West.
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