October 13
Reception – 6:30-7 p.m.
Film and panel discussion – 7-9 p.m,
Free admission
Born in Ropesville, Texas, Max became a cowboy, an artist and a best-selling author. He wrote, "The Rounders" and "The Hi-Lo Country," both of which were made into successful feature films. He also became a journeyman re-writer for many Hollywood projects, in particular, those directed by his close friend, director Sam Peckinpah.
Now 92 years old, the film includes Max telling his stories of Hollywood, studio executives, ranching, publishing houses, and brawls with Hollywood friends such as director Sam Peckinpah. The film is composed of episodes from Evans' life, told through interviews with Max, his friends and colleagues, narration, still photographs, location footage, graphics and recreations. Acclaimed actors Sam Elliott and Peter Coyote lend their voices to the film – Coyote is the narrator and Elliott, who appeared in Evans' film "Hi-Lo Country," brings Max's prose to life.
A panel discussion featuring two of the film's directors, Lorene Mills and Paul Barnes, will be held after the screening. Mills is a journalist with PBS interview show "Report from Santa Fe," and Barnes is an editor and producer who worked with Ken Burns for more than 30 years. TJ Martinez, assistant professor in the College of Media and Communication, also will be a part of the discussion panel.
The event is free and open to the public.
