DeSoto Arts Institute to honor Robert Redford with classic film screening
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — The DeSoto Arts Institute (DAI) will pay tribute to legendary actor Robert Redford, who passed away Sept. 16 at age 89, with a special screening of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid next Friday evening.
The screening is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. at the DAI Theater, where the film will be shown in 4K laser projection on a 16-foot silver screen. Following the movie, attendees are invited to join a discussion exploring the film’s themes, cinematography, performances, and direction.
Tickets are $10 and include refreshments such as popcorn, movie candy, and soft drinks. Early bird tickets are available for $8, and discounts are offered for multiple ticket purchases. Tickets can be purchased through the DeSoto Arts Institute website.
Redford, born Aug. 18, 1936, in Santa Monica, California, was an acclaimed actor, director, producer, and activist whose career spanned more than six decades. He rose to stardom in classics like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, All the President’s Men, and Out of Africa, and earned an Academy Award for directing Ordinary People. Beyond Hollywood, he was a passionate advocate for independent filmmaking, founding the Sundance Institute and the Sundance Film Festival, and he championed environmental and conservation causes throughout his life. He died in his sleep at his home in Sundance, Utah, surrounded by family.
DAI officials said the evening is meant to bring film enthusiasts together while celebrating Redford’s enduring legacy on screen.
