World Premiere of “Western Skies” | Hot Springs, SD | June 1| FREE

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“Western Skies” will have its world premiere  in Hot Springs, SD on June 1,2009 at the  Historic Hot Springs Theatre. Limited Tickets are available so please RSVP by calling Blue Borton 605.535.2176 if no answer please leave a message stating your name and how many will be attending.

“Western Skies” set on a South Dakota ranch in the 1940s is the story of a broken-hearted girl from the East in the war-torn 1940’s. Ann flees to the South Dakota ranch of relatives she has never known. Her strength, love, and courage are regained under the great skies of the West.

Western Skies is the debut film for director Skye Ogilvie, who said, “My goal was to make a simple, authentic movie with real western people. My motivation was to create a tribute to the memory of my cousin, aunt, and father who passed away. This was accomplished with $140, a borrowed camera, and the generous help of family and friends. I would like to thank everyone who enthusiastically donated their time, effort, and resources so that this film could be presented to an audience.”

Monday’s program at the Hot Springs Theatre will begin with two short indigenous music videos: Cherokee singer/songwriter Michael Bucher’s “Dirty Water” and “Don’t Forget About Me.”

“Dirty Water” aims to capture the spiritual and cultural existence of two worlds: Bear Butte, which is considered sacred by a number of Native American tribes, and the Sturgis motorcycle rally. It was nominated for a 2008 Native American Music Award for Short Form Video/DVD.

“Don’t Forget About Me” was shot on location at the Black Hill Wild Horse Sanctuary’s petroglyph site, along with other regional locations in 2008. The music video features Grammy and 12-time Nammy winner Joanne Shenandoah on vocals and re-enactor performances by Paula Tonemah and Krista K. Knapp. The music video deals with the protection of Native American burial grounds, grave sites and sacred sites, according to the news release.

The Hot Springs Theatre is at 241 N. River St.

To reserve a seat or for more information about “Western Skies,” call Blue Borton at 535-2176.

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