Arizona State Parks - Press Release

ARIZONA STATE PARKS
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Managing and conserving Arizona's natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people, both in our Parks and through our Partnerships.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Bilbrey at (602) 542-1996 or (602) 228-8518, or Monica Enriquez at (602) 542-6997… both at pio at azstateparks.gov

Explore the Old West through Hollywood Westerns at Jerome State Historic Park February 29

(Phoenix, Arizona - February 15, 2008) - Jerome State Historic Park will present "Outlaws, Shoot-Outs, and the Lonesome Trail: The Resurgence of the Hollywood Western" on Friday, February 29 at 3 p.m.

In recent years Hollywood has marked a resurgence of the Western with movies such as "Brokeback Mountain," "Broken Trail," "Seraphim Falls" and with the release of several impressive Westerns set in both the Old West and in contemporary America including "3:10 to Yuma" and the Oscar nominated "There Will be Blood" and "No Country for Old Men." This interactive presentation will examine the way these films explore the myths, ideals and values of the Old West.

Karyn Riedell is an English instructor at Arizona State University, where she teaches both traditional and online classes including composition, professional writing, American literature, popular culture and creative nonfiction. She holds a Ph.D. in 20th century American literature. In addition to teaching, she has also worked as a full-time journalist, including coverage of environmental issues. She currently lives in Pine, Arizona.

For more information please call Jerome State Historic Park at (928) 634-5381. There is a $3 admission to attend. Jerome State Historic Park is located in the town of Jerome just off State Route 89A on Douglas Road at 100 Douglas Road.

For information about Arizona State Parks call (602) 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703) or visit the website at www.azstateparks.com.

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