Film

The 21st Annual Backcountry Film Festival (BCFF) returns to The Matthews, bringing a celebration of human-powered adventure, winter storytelling, and public lands advocacy to the local community. Hosted by Chinook Days and the Matthews, in partnership with Winter Wildlands Alliance, the national nonprofit dedicated to protecting America’s wild snowscapes. The Backcountry Film Festival is part [...]

Join SDPB and The Matthew’s Opera House for the Free Indie Lens Pop-Up series on the first Thursday of every month! February kicks off the series with The Librarians followed by a panel discussion. When Texas lawmakers seek to review a list of books, librarians find themselves on the frontlines of a national battle. Across the U.S., librarians [...]

Join South Dakota Public Broadcasting in the Opera House for the Indie Lens Pop-Up series from February to May! In March, watch The Inquisitor, the story of Barbara Jordan, a civil rights icon whose powerful voice masked a complex private life. followed by a panel discussion. Jordan was a groundbreaking Texas congresswoman whose sharp intellect and moral clarity transformed U.S. [...]

Join SDPB and the Matthew’s Opera House for the Indie Lens Pop-Up series screening of The Tallest Dwarf. Enjoy an art show from the Northern Hills Training Center before and after the film. The Tallest Dwarf follows filmmaker Julie Forrest Wyman as she searches for her place in the little people community and unpacks rumors of dwarfism in [...]

Join us for The Big Screen Film Showcase on April 17th at 6 PM! Experience a curated evening of stunning short and feature films that highlight local talent, emerging filmmakers, and captivating stories. Celebrate the art of cinema, connect with fellow film lovers, and enjoy a night of creativity and inspiration on the big screen. [...]

Join SDPB and the Matthew’s Opera House for the Indie Lens Pop-Up series screening of The Grocery List Show. Before and after the film, enjoy learning about sources for local foods in and around Spearfish. Hosted by Top Chef contender Chrissy Camba, The Grocery List Show is a trip to five bustling international grocery stores in America and the communities they [...]