The West of the Imagination

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The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

This documentary series looks at how the American Wild West was portrayed in art, movies, photos, songs, and shows. It walks through six weekly episodes, mixing images and commentary to trace that pop culture story. James Whitmore hosts the PBS program.

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What happens

The West of the Imagination is a six-part documentary series that aired weekly on PBS from September 22, 1986 to October 27, 1986. The series captured the story of the American "Wild West" as it was told through art, film, photography, music, and entertainers within broader pop culture. Created by Dr. William H. Goetzman and hosted by James Whitmore, The West of the Imagination was produced for PBS by KERA-TV, in association with the Independent Communications Association of Los Angeles and London. Alongside the series, W.W. Norton published a companion book, written by creator William H. Goetzmann. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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