EJC presents a screening of "First Cow", director Kelly Reichardt's acclaimed drama featuring John Magaro as Cookie Figowitz, a skilled cook who has traveled west and joined a group of fur trappers in 1820's Oregon, though he only finds true connection with a Chinese immigrant also seeking his fortune. Soon the two collaborate on a successful business venture, but at a price.
"First Cow" was hailed as a masterpiece by the NY Times and won Best Film at the 2020 New York Film Critics Circle Awards along with being named one of the ten best films of 2020 by the National Board of Review.
Co-screenwriter Jon Raymond will be in attendance.