Lecture | How Mexican Westerns Conquered the World
CATEGORY: Events
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Friday, Mar 22, 2024 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location
Sid Richardson Museum
309 Main Street
Details
This presentation explores the history of Mexican film and comic book westerns and their outsized impact on the Spanish speaking world. Come and learn about singing cowboys, Lone Ranger knock offs, remakes of Shane, and the often-surprising themes of Mexican comic book westerns.
Speaker:
Dr. Christopher Conway, Professor of Spanish, University of Texas at Arlington, author of Heroes of the Borderlands: The Western in Mexican Film, Comics, and Music (2019)
Registration Required – Opens February 13
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request.
Ages: 18+
