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Free monthly film and discussion on the second Saturday
A community film series curated with the Longview Public Library
March 14th 2026
March 14th 2026
Screening Location:
Longview Public Library, 1600 Louisiana Street
(BYO Food/snacks welcome)
COSPLAY Welcome!
Doors open at 1:00pm and Film begins shortly after
Directed By
Chris EyreCast
Adam Beach, Evan Adams, Irene Bedard, Gary Farmer, Tantoo Cardinal
Rating:
PG-13
Runtime:
89 minutes
Release Date:
1998
Genre:
Coming of age, Dramedy
NOW PLAYING
NOW PLAYING
Smoke Signals
Smoke Signals
Smoke Signals
Directed by Chris Eyre
Young Native American man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories no-one wants to hear. His parents died in a fire in 1976, and Thomas was saved by Arnold. Arnold soon left his family, and Victor hasn't seen his father for 10 years. When Victor hears Arnold has died, Thomas offers him funding for the trip to get Arnold's remains.
Rated PG-13. Contains mature themes and a brief depiction of domestic violence.
ABOUT
ABOUT
Movies have always been my teachers. As a child, I learned about the world not just from people around me but from the stories on the screen. I grew up watching films that showed me what courage, perseverance, and hope look like when tested.
I’ve always believed that film is more than entertainment. It’s a visual language that reflects who we are, what we fear, and what we dream about. Every story, whether set in the past, present, or future, carries quiet lessons about what it means to be human. Most of the time, we don’t even realize how these stories shape the way we see the world and each other. That’s the quiet power of cinema. It reaches us in ways words can’t.
Second Saturday Cinemas began with that belief in mind: to give our community a place to come together, watch meaningful films, and talk about the ideas and emotions that stay with us long after the credits roll.
See you at the movies--Garett
Click for DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Click for DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Let’s Talk About the Movie!
Choose a question and share your thoughts. There are no right or wrong answers—just ideas!
🎒 Victor and Thomas have very different personalities — how do their differences shape their friendship and the journey they take together?
😂 The film uses humor even in painful moments — why do you think humor is so important in this story?
💔 What does the movie suggest about forgiveness, especially between parents and children?
🛣️ The story is about a physical road trip, but also an emotional one — how does Victor change by the end of the film?
BEYOND THE CREDITS:
Books to explore
Kids (10 and under)
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
by Kevin Noble Maillard
A joyful picture book that uses fry bread as a symbol to celebrate Native history, resilience, and family traditions across generations.
We Are the Water Protectors
We Are the Water Protectors
by Carole Lindstrom
A young girl stands up to protect her community’s water, inspired by Indigenous activism and teachings about caring for the Earth.
Tweens (10-13)
The Birchbark House
The Birchbark House
by Louise Erdrich
Set in the 1840s, this novel follows Omakayas, a young Ojibwe girl, as she grows up surrounded by family, culture, and seasonal change.
Hearts Unbroken
Hearts Unbroken
by Cynthia Leitich Smith
A Native teen journalist challenges stereotypes at her high school while navigating friendships, family, and first love.
Young Adults
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
by Sherman Alexie
A Spokane teen leaves his reservation school to attend an all-white high school, balancing humor and heartbreak as he searches for identity and hope.
Apple: Skin to the Core
Apple: Skin to the Core
by Eric Gansworth
In this lyrical memoir, Eric Gansworth reflects on growing up Onondaga amid pop culture, family history, and the struggle to define himself.
Adults
The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven
The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven
by Sherman Alexie
A linked collection of short stories exploring contemporary reservation life through humor, loss, friendship, and complicated family ties.
There There
There There
by Tommy Orange
Multiple Native American characters in Oakland converge at a powwow as their intersecting stories reveal urban identity, trauma, and resilience.
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