Roll on Columbia: Woody Guthrie and the Columbia River SongsDocumentary film and presentation by the filmmaker, Michael O'Rourke
- Tuesday, April 26, 6:30 p.m.
- McMenamin's Edgefield - Power Station Theater
- Free; bring a canned good for Oregon Food Bank
- All ages welcome
The Oregon Encyclopedia is proud to present Michael O'Rourke's documentary depicting the remarkable story of songwriter Woody Guthrie's time in Portland working for the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) in 1941, and the discovery 40 years later of a collection of Guthrie's BPA recordings about the Columbia River.
Historical photos, scenes from the 1948 BPA film "River of Power," and interviews with Guthrie's wife, Mary, famed folklorist Alan Lomax, and Steve Kahn, Guthrie's BPA manager, highlight the film.
*** COOL FACT ***
This Edgefield presentation occurs during the 70th anniversary of Guthrie’s writing of the Columbia River songs! His BPA contract and Portland stay occurred during the month of May 1941. Imagine that…
www.mcmenamins.com/events/88430-Oregon-Encyclopedia-History-Night
