#1070 The Historic Films of the Pikes Peak Region

Tuesday, April 16, 10:10am - 12:00pm

#1070 The Historic Films of the Pikes Peak Region

Instructor: Steven Antonuccio

Based on Steve Antonuccio’s book “There is No Such Thing as a Typical Librarian” this program

features video clips and information on the historic films of the Pikes Peak region. Steve has previously

given a program on the history of Alexander Film Company for Pillar, and this program will feature the

history of filmmaking in Colorado Springs starting with an Edison film shot in 1897 showing local

cowboys branding steers. The presentation will also feature some of the commercials and films produced

by the Alexander Film Company and film clips from the extensive historic film collection of the Pikes

Peak Library District.

Steven Antonuccio: MLS from Emporia State.  BS in Communications from the University of Colorado.  He worked as a Media Specialist for Pikes Peak Community College, managed Cable Channel 17 for the Pikes Peak Library District for twenty years and was a Library Branch Manager for the Pueblo City/County Library District for six years.

$25 PILLAR Members / $40 Nonmembers