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SignatureMT | 29 special guests who will share their passion and stories about the film. "In Great Falls, Charlie's chosen home, we are immeasurably proud of e Russells. It is an honor to be able to launch this film and be the first to share Charlie's treasured story and the true spirit of the American West with the world," said Tom Figarelle, C.M. Russell Museum exec - utive director. "Our community is energized and dedicated to hosting a wonderful celebration, and we hope visitors and residents are as excited to be a part of it as we are." Montana PBS brought an impressive team of talent together to create the documentary. Academy Award winner J. K. Simmons will narrate, Bill Pullman will voice Charlie Russell's illustrated leers and assorted writings, and Kathy Baker will voice lines from Nancy Russell's memoirs. e film was created by Producer/ Director Gus Chambers and Producer/Writer Paul Zalis. William Marcus and Aaron Prui of Montana PBS are Executive Producers. C.M. Russell and the American West showcases the life and art of Charles Mari - on Russell. Viewers will follow his arrival in Montana as a youth, his apprenticeship and work as a cowboy on the open range, and his self-taught, almost explosive growth into an iconic American artist who affected generations. Charlie's body of work was panoramic and modern and notable for its sensitivity and reverence for the land, wildlife and its Native people. e C.M. Russell Museum will be open both days offering the opportunity to be inspired by Charlie's art, original home and studio before being inspired by Charlie's story at the premiere. More details and ticket information at www.cmrussell.org Location Scout Jim Combs (r) helps producer Gus Chambers identify landmarks that reveal where CM Russell composed some of his paintings. Photo credit: Paul Zalis BILL PULLMAN KATHY BAKER J.K. SIMMONS MT S 319 Central Avenue • Great Falls, Montana 406-452-4529 • eccbistro.com • Join Us for Lunch and Dinner M O N D A Y - F R I D A Y 6 : 3 0 A M - 8 P M N O W S E R V I N G W I N E & B E E R C r e a t i ve & Fr e s h L o c a l I n g r e d i e n t s