The Livingston Film Series and Montana PBS will present the next in its free screening series with Jonnie on Thursday, September 10th. The film begins at 7pm at the Shane Lalani Center for the Arts with a special Q&A to follow.
Jonnie Jonckowski’s obsession with becoming a champion bull rider defied gender stereotypers and resulted in life-threatening injuries. It also led to a life of astonishing triumph and heartbreak.
Jonnie stitches together a woman’s intrepid pursuit of a world title in the 1980s with her dramatic present-day story: rescuing battered horses, battling natural disasters, and fiercely devoting herself to a community in need. With a graceful blend of archival and verité footage, dynamic interviews, and flashbacks brought to life through artful sketch animation, the feature-length documentary explores the human need to find meaning in whatever we do.
There will be a Q&A with the filmmakers and Jonnie Jonckowski following the screening.
Continuing its latest season of screening independent features, documentaries, local films and vintage classics, doors open at 6:30pm with screenings to follow at 7pm. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Concessions available. For more information, please visit www.theshanecenter.org.
The Livingston Film Series is generously sponsored by Marilyn Clotz & Mary Ann Bearden and Donald B. Gimbel. •
