John: The Last Cowboy
Barrymore Theatre 2090 Atwood Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53704
courtesy FIMfilm
A man kneels in a burial ground on a ranch.
Montana rancher John Hoiland has a burial ground on his property; a still from "John: The Last Cowboy," 2021.
Norway-based filmmaker Frode Fimland found an intriguing subject for his latest documentary: John Hoiland, the nonagenarian son of a Norwegian immigrant who owns and runs a Montana ranch. John: The Last Cowboy follows Hoiland as he lives a way of life that is rapidly disappearing. Fimland will be on hand to introduce the film and participate in a Q&A after this one-time-only screening hosted by the Idun Lodge-Sons of Norway. Tickets at barrymorelive.com.
media release: Idun Lodge-Sons of Norway presents a special pre-release screening of the Frode Fimland film, "JOHN: The Last Cowboy," which has been nominated for a 2022 Amanda Award as Best Norwegian Documentary. Director/Producer Fimland will introduce the film and answer questions afterward.
About the film: 92-year-old John Hoiland runs his huge ranch in Montana all by himself. The son of a Norwegian immigrant, he has been raised to work hard and save his dollars for a rainy day. Through the years, people have offered him big money for his land. But life on the ranch is the only life he wants, and he finds great joy in the nature surrounding him, the freedom to work on his own land and daily conversations with his best friend Jim.
“JOHN – The Last Cowboy” is a poetic tribute to the simple life, a peaceful escape from fast-paced modern society and a subtle reminder of what is lost.
Tickets: $12.00 Advance/$15.00 Day Of Show.Order online: https://barrymorelive.com/
Purchase in person (in Madison): Star Liquor, MadCity Music, B-Side, Frugal Muse, Strictly Discs, and at The Barrymore Box Office when it’s open (during other events, most nights after 6:00pm). Charge over the phone w/a credit card: The Barrymore 608-241-8633.
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