Arizona Goes to the Movies: A Filmmaking History with Jim Turner

Civic Center Library 3839 North Drinkwater Boulevard , Scottsdale, AZ, United States

From Douglas Fairbanks filming in Nogales in 1917 to “How the West Was Won” statewide in 1963, the state of Arizona has always been a photogenic favorite for movie producers. The program looks from “Real to Reel” to see how Hollywood has affected popular views of Western settlement and continues to impact social interactions. The […]

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Game of Thrones: Hierarchy and Violence Public Symposium

Civic Center Library 3839 North Drinkwater Boulevard , Scottsdale, AZ, United States

The TV phenomenon Game of Thrones is the most popular show in the history of HBO. Its cultural impact creates an opportunity for the public to reflect upon the intersection between history, film, and literature as instruments for contemplating human behavior and the causes and circumstances that provoke social disturbances. This program includes participatory round-tables, […]

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