SALA NEWS RELEASE

The SALA Event Center is thrilled to announce a captivating lineup of films and events this week as part of the ongoing Oppenheimer Festival. From August 15 to August 18, movie enthusiasts and history buffs alike are invited to immerse themselves in an exciting program featuring new releases, premieres, classic films, and engaging discussions.

Festival Highlights:

Oppenheimer Festival:

• New Reels:
  • Oppenheimer: Screenings on Thursday and Friday at 1 PM & 6 PM, Saturday at 1 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM.
  • Atomic Rocketeer: Showing Thursday through Saturday at 1 PM & 7 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM.
  • Premiere of ‘First We Bombed New Mexico’: Join us for a special evening featuring dinner followed by the film at 5 PM. Meet the producer Lois Lipman and special guest Tina Cordova.

Parallel Cinema Series:

• The Santa Fe Internment Camp with Nancy Bartlit: Thursday, August 15 at 6:30 PM
• Community in Conflict with Claudia Katayanagi: Saturday, August 17 at 11 AM
• Oppenheimer Science, Mission, Legacy and Atomic Trivia: Saturday, August 17 at 11:30 AM
• Japan’s Longest Day with Nancy Bartlit: Saturday, August 17 at 2 PM
• Oppenheimer After Trinity: Saturday, August 17 at 2:30 PM
• Alamogordo, Center of the World, Trinity 1945 and Historic Trivia: Saturday, August 17 at 5 PM
• Barefoot Gen: Sunday, August 18 at 4:30 PM

Classics Series: Sponsored by Wiemann Wealth

• Fatman and Little Boy: Saturday at 6:30 PM and Sunday at 3 PM

PJ’s and Movies: Sponsored by Team Teddie Sue

• The Iron Giant: Saturday at 9 AM

The SALA Event Center invites the community to partake in this rich program of films and discussions that shed light on historical events and explore the impact of scientific advancements. The festival offers a unique opportunity to engage with filmmakers and historians, providing audiences with a deeper understanding of the themes explored in the films.

Tickets for all screenings and events are available at the SALA Event Center box office or online at sala.losalamos.com. 

About SALA Event Center: SALA Event Center is a premier venue in Los Alamos dedicated to showcasing diverse films and cultural events. Committed to fostering a vibrant arts community, SALA offers a wide range of programming designed to educate, entertain, and inspire audiences.