Join Western Spirit Museum Chief Curator and film historian Dr. Andrew Patrick Nelson for an engaging exploration of the Western films of Clint Eastwood—from his early television role in Rawhide to later works such as Cry Macho, with key stops along the way including A Fistful of Dollars, High Plains Drifter, The Outlaw Josey Wales, Unforgiven, and more.

Through carefully selected film clips and expert commentary, Nelson traces Eastwood’s evolving relationship with the Western genre and offers fresh insights into the meaning, influence, and legacy of these iconic films. The program examines how Eastwood helped reshape the Western for modern audiences—and how the genre itself helped define one of cinema’s most enduring figures.

Whether you are a longtime fan of Eastwood’s work or simply curious about the history of the Western on screen, this presentation offers a thoughtful and entertaining look at the films that helped keep the Western alive for new generations.