Gone with the Wind: The Essentials Series

Wayfarer Theaters invites you to our new film series  THE ESSENTIALS : Journey Through Cinema –  Hosted by DePaul University Film Professor Jose A. Soto. A once a month we will bring you a 12- Session exploratory journey through cinema. This Program is designed to make these classic works accessible to all and offers quality edutainment in the process.

This session, we’ll be screening the classic, Gone with the Wind.  This film has a 4 hour run time, so please note that we will be starting at 5:30pm to allow time for discussion.

Gone with the Wind (1939)

Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War and Reconstruction, Gone with the Wind follows Scarlett O’Hara, a strong-willed Southern woman whose life and relationships are transformed by war, loss, and social upheaval. The film explores themes of love, survival, ambition, and resilience.

Content Disclaimer:

Gone with the Wind contains depictions and themes related to slavery, the Civil War, racial stereotypes, and other attitudes and language reflective of the era in which the film was made. Some portrayals may be considered offensive or harmful by contemporary audiences.