History Colorado and Denver Film have joined forces to present Reel to Real, a four-week series that brings to life Colorado’s history, culture, and communities through film. After each screening, held at the Sie FilmCenter, History Colorado curators, and other experts, will lead a discussion covering the film’s historical context, impact, and thematic connection to the state.

Our film program strives to bridge the themes found in each film, including mining, Chicano arts, Colorado lore, and environmentalism, with the relevant themes present in our state, despite the majority of the films not being set in Colorado.

Event Details:

All screenings will take place at 6:30 pm.

Event Location: Sie FilmCenter

THERE WILL BE BLOOD

🗓: August 1st | 6:30pm

Followed by a post-film discussion with Rachael Storm, Curator of Business & Industry at History Colorado

LA BAMBA

🗓: August 8th | 6:30pm

Followed by a post-film discussion with actor, musician, composer, and activist, Daniel Valdez, and moderated by Tony Garcia, Executive Artistic Director, Su Teatro

Sponsored by: Su Teatro and Cine Fe

CANNIBAL! THE MUSICAL

🗓: August 22nd | 6:30pm

Followed by a post-film discussion with Shaun Boyd, Curator of Archives at History Colorado

POM POKO

🗓: August 29th | 6:30pm

Followed by a post-film discussion with Kim Kennedy White, Associate Curator of Oral History at History Colorado

View Denver Film film guide.