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 Marfa’s main street. Attending the party will be “Giant” stars Jane Withers and Earl Holliman. Proceeds benefit the Marfa Library.