The Hateful Eight
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Join us for a screening of Quentin Tarantino’s post-Civil War whodunit, 'The Hateful Eight.' The film intertwines the stories of strangers caught in a tense racial standoff during a blizzard in Wyoming. The plot revolves around Daisy Domergue, a captive of the notorious Domergue Gang, as she is held alongside men with conflicting agendas. The film's chilling atmosphere is heightened by Ennio Morricone's award-winning score. Don't miss this opportunity to witness Tarantino's masterful storytelling and complex themes of race and conflict. This screening is part of the series 'Landscapes of Myth: Westerns After The Searchers.'
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