Damon Runyon's Pueblo

1201 N. Main,Pueblo CO 81003

18 September, 2021

Description

Damon Runyon's formative years in Pueblo gave rise to a robust literary care - join us and support PCC and CSU Pueblo scholarships! Made in 1979 on a small five figure budget funded by The Colorado Humanities Project with an equal amount of matching funds from local sources. Damon Runyon’s Pueblo is set in 1879-1913 and was shot on locations known to and frequented by the famous writer Damon Runyon. Director John Johnson noted, "My first professional documentary, and distributed worldwide in 33 languages by Encyclopaedia Britannica and shown on the Colorado PBS stations. Probably the film of mine with the most “soul”, I and my crew of pros and film students poured our heart into this one. Over 200 actors appear on screen, more than 100 organizations and individuals helped ensure the film’s authenticity." Ever wonder why Pueblo has places named after Damon Runyon? Wonder about his life? His vast number of books and articles, plus plays based on his work? Now is your chance to find out!