50th
ANNIVERSARY
"Giant"
Media Trip
Return
to Giant with SMU Texas historians for the 50th anniversary
celebration in Marfa on Saturday, July 2. SMU Texas historian Sam
Ratcliffe and SMU border historian Benjamin Johnson
will discuss the film in a press briefing at the historic Hotel Paisano,
where the original cast of Giant stayed. Reporters
also may tour the site of the fictional Reata ranch. A continental breakfast
and lunch will be served.
Because
space is limited, call SMU News and Communications to reserve a seat
and hotel room, 214-768-7650. Learn more about the anniversary event
at the Big
Bend Quarterly online.
A
special screening of the original 35 mm print of Giant is
planned outdoors on Marfas main street. Attending the party will
be Giant stars Jane Withers and Earl Holliman. Proceeds
benefit the Marfa Library.
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