August 28 & 29, 2026
Kenworthy Theatre, Moscow, Idaho
As part of the 250th commemoration, these films explore American and Idaho history through different lenses—what we choose to remember, how stories are told, and how the past is shaped on screen. This moment invites us to look again: to consider how history has been represented over time and what those portrayals reveal about the nation we are still becoming. Watching together gives us a chance to learn not just from history itself, but from how film helps us understand, question, and reinterpret our past. Friday night you can watch the 1972 classic 1776. Saturday afternoon we are watching Sacajawea of the Salmon River Valley with guest Randy’L Teton from the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe. We will finish up Saturday night watching Train Dreams. After each screening, historians and film scholars from the University of Idaho take the stage for a lively, engaging panel—perfect for curious minds of all ages to ask questions and dig deeper into the stories.
This program is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250, a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
