The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “Monday Movies on Main” on Monday, Oct. 20 with the Cottonwood premiere of “The American Southwest” at 7 p.m. at Old Town Center for the Arts.
Directed by Ben Masters, “The American Southwest” is a visually immersive and deeply moving exploration of the region’s fragile ecosystems, Indigenous resilience, and the growing fight against climate change.
A wild and unforgettable journey down the mighty Colorado River — narrated by Indigenous environmentalist Quannah Chasinghorse — the film beautifully showcases the region's abundant wildlife, confronts the ecological impacts of dams and river depletion, and boldly advocates for increased water and wildlife conservation.
The film travels through legendary landscapes from the viewpoint of some of the Southwest's most charming characters — such as wetland-building beavers, bugling bull elk, and desert-adapted rattlesnakes.
Made in association with Natives Outdoors, “The American Southwest” highlights the region's deep cultural history and the crucial need to better manage the river for both wildlife and society to thrive. The film is a cinematic call to action — honoring the landscapes, lifeways, and waters of the Southwest as they face unprecedented threats.
Old Town Center for the Arts is located at 633 N. 5th Street (just off Main) in Cottonwood.