As part of Theater Thursdays: Westerns, we begin our June screenings with a film that examines the mythmaking of the American frontier and the violence buried beneath its legends. Rather than celebrating conquest and heroism, this story reflects on the end of an era, where progress arrives alongside displacement, greed, and moral decay.

Once Upon a Time in the West transforms the western into an operatic meditation on revenge, power, and survival. Set against the expansion of the railroad, the film follows strangers whose fates collide in a changing landscape where the old frontier is disappearing. Through its sweeping imagery and deliberate pacing, it questions who benefits from civilization and what is lost in its wake.

Join us for a discussion following this monumental and visually striking cinematic experience. Admission is free, and no sign ups are required.

Once Upon a Time in the West [PG-13]
Thursday, June 11th, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM