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The Oppenheimer Festival 2024 at SALA Event Center is nearing its grand finale, with a powerful lineup of films and events scheduled for the last week. This festival has offered an extraordinary cinematic exploration of the atomic era, and the final days promise to be the most impactful yet. The festival will conclude Saturday, Aug. 31.

New Reels

Oppenheimer

• Showtimes: 1 p.m., Thursday – Saturday

The Atomic Rocketeer

• Showtimes: 1 p.m. & 7 p.m., Thursday – Saturday

First We Bombed New Mexico

• Showtimes: 6 p.m., Thursday – Saturday

These films provide a deep dive into the historical events and figures that shaped the nuclear age, offering a mix of documentaries and historical dramas that have captivated audiences throughout the festival.

Parallel Cinema
Parallel Cinema will continue to showcase a series of educational and discussion-driven presentations that delve into the science, legacy, and cultural impact of the atomic age:

• J. Robert Oppenheimer: A Rare View of the Laboratory’s First Director
  Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
  
• Community in Conflict
  Saturday at 11 a.m.
  
• Oppenheimer Science, Mission, Legacy and Atomic Trivia
  Saturday at 11:30 a.m.
  
• Japan’s Longest Day w/ Nancy Bartlit
  
• Oppenheimer After Trinity
  Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
  
• Alamogordo, Center of the World, Trinity 1945 and Historic Trivia
  Saturday at 5 p.m.

These sessions will provide attendees with unique insights and opportunities to engage with experts on the subjects of history, science, and the far-reaching consequences of the atomic age.

Classics: Sponsored by Wiemann Wealth
As part of the Classics Series, SALA Event Center, sponsored by Wiemann Wealth, will feature a special screening of The Beginning or The End on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. This classic film, which dramatizes the story of the Manhattan Project, is a fitting conclusion to the festival’s exploration of the dawn of the nuclear age.

PJs and Movies: Sponsored by Team Teddie Sue
For our younger audiences and families, PJs and Movies will feature a special screening of The Lego Movie on Saturday at 9 a.m. This event, sponsored by Team Teddie Sue, invites children to come in their pajamas for a fun and relaxed morning of cinematic entertainment.

Don’t Miss the Finale
As the Oppenheimer Festival 2024 draws to a close, we invite everyone to join us in these final days to reflect on the profound themes explored throughout the event. This is a rare opportunity to experience these films and discussions in one of the most historic settings in Los Alamos.

For tickets and more information, visit SALA Event Center’s website sala.losalamos.com.

About SALA Event Center
SALA Event Center is dedicated to bringing culturally significant films and events to Los Alamos, fostering a deeper understanding of history, science, and the arts within our community.