The Westport Cultural Council will host its eighth annual film series on three consecutive Wednesdays this summer - August 14, 21, and 28, 2019 at 7:00 pm.  It will be held at the Dedee Shattuck Gallery, 1 Partners Lane, Westport, MA.

The film series, free and open to the public, is made possible through a grant from the Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust. 

This year, the Council presents three documentary films with the theme “A Potpourri of Characters” highlighting stories of amazing artist’s lives and their powerful achievements.  Each film will be introduced by a guest speaker or Council member, with a question and answer period to follow each showing.  

Wednesday August 28, 2019.  “Meow Wolf: Origin Story”  Directors Morgan Capps, Jilann Spitzmiller, 2018, 88 Minutes.

When a group of young, DIY artists in Santa Fe can't find a door into the art world, they open an entirely new portal from with their gift, passion, and tenacity.  Within just a few short years and a little help from George R.R. Martin, this group ultimately hits a cultural nerve and unexpected success with their exhibit, House of Eternal Return.