The Western Heritage Museum Complex presents Jeff Berg’s Made in New Mexico Westerns: Part I on Thursday, October 6 at 7:00 pm. The program is free of charge.
Jeff Berg is a board member of the Mesilla Valley Film Society, film reviewer for the Las Cruces Bulleting, and a contributing writer for Albuquerque Arts. Berg’s other writing credits include New Mexico Magazine and True West Magazine.
A native of Chicago, Berg lived most of his adult life in the west. Before moving to New Mexico in 2001, he lived in Montana and Wyoming. “I am a self-taught amateur New Mexico film historian,” writes Berg. His “Made in New Mexico Westerns” film series was first presented at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Museum, in Las Cruces, and has since been picked up by the Mesilla Valley Film Society.
According to Mary Lyle the Museum’s Education and Events Coordinator, “this is the first of a four part series.” “We plan to bring Jeff back on a continuing basis.” The presentation lasts approximately 90 minutes with film clips from westerns made in New Mexico from 1898 until around 2007.
Berg will give live narrations with the screening, giving commentary about where the film was shot, trivia about the film, notes about the actors/actresses, director, scene, historical connection, etc. “Audience participation is encouraged and humor is prevalent,” Berg quipped.
Film buffs will not want to miss this unique presentation!
Jeff Berg is a board member of the Mesilla Valley Film Society, film reviewer for the Las Cruces Bulleting, and a contributing writer for Albuquerque Arts. Berg’s other writing credits include New Mexico Magazine and True West Magazine.
A native of Chicago, Berg lived most of his adult life in the west. Before moving to New Mexico in 2001, he lived in Montana and Wyoming. “I am a self-taught amateur New Mexico film historian,” writes Berg. His “Made in New Mexico Westerns” film series was first presented at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Museum, in Las Cruces, and has since been picked up by the Mesilla Valley Film Society.
According to Mary Lyle the Museum’s Education and Events Coordinator, “this is the first of a four part series.” “We plan to bring Jeff back on a continuing basis.” The presentation lasts approximately 90 minutes with film clips from westerns made in New Mexico from 1898 until around 2007.
Berg will give live narrations with the screening, giving commentary about where the film was shot, trivia about the film, notes about the actors/actresses, director, scene, historical connection, etc. “Audience participation is encouraged and humor is prevalent,” Berg quipped.
Film buffs will not want to miss this unique presentation!
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