PRH Forum Presents: Dead Man (1995)

In partnership with the Austin Film Society (AFS Cinema)

Dates:

  • Wednesday, November 13, 2025 – Film screening followed by a discussion featuring Toño Ramírez and Matt Kliewer, moderated by Jean Lauer (PRH Chair).

  • Monday, November 17, 2025 – Film-only screening, presented in collaboration with PRH Forum and AFS Cinema.

Location:
AFS Cinema
6259 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX 78752

About the Film:
Jim Jarmusch’s Dead Man (1995) is a haunting, surreal Western that follows William Blake (Johnny Depp) as he travels through a strange frontier both physical and spiritual. With striking black-and-white cinematography by Robby Müller and an original score by Neil Young, Dead Man explores themes of identity, violence, and redemption—an unforgettable meditation on mortality and myth in the American landscape.

Discussion Event (Nov 13):
Join us after the screening for a conversation with Toño Ramírez and Matt Kliewer about the film’s philosophical undercurrents, its treatment of Indigenous identity and the American frontier, and its enduring influence in art and culture.

Tickets & ACC Discounts:
Austin Community College students, faculty, and staff receive special pricing for both screenings.

  • To purchase tickets online ahead of time, at a discount, please email Jean Lauer <[email protected]> from your ACCmail account for presale code

  • At the Box Office: Present your ACC ID for discount pricing. Students already enjoy discounted admission year-round—spread the word!

 

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About the PRH Forum: The Philosophy, Religion and Humanities Forum at ACC provides opportunities for members of the college and the broader community to attend events featuring speakers, panels, and films related to our disciplines. Our events emphasize connections between our courses of study and contemporary lived experience, and we welcome participation from everyone interested in these topics.