Club screens movie filmed in Montana

The Historic Film Club screens the football drama “The Slaughter Rule,” Tuesday, Sept. 24.

Bullied, neglected, and cut from the football team, things are rough for Roy Chutney (Ryan Gosling) until he joins Gideon Ferguson (David Morse) and his six-man football squad. But even as the two become friends and the team begins to bond around them, Gideon’s overwhelming interest in Roy leads Roy to wonder just why he was asked to join the team in the first place. A complicated coming-of-age drama set in rural Montana, “The Slaughter Rule” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2002.

“The Slaughter Rule” was directed by Alex and Andrew Smith, Montana residents who have since made other movies filmed and set in the state, including “Winter in the Blood” and “Walking Out.”

The film starts at 7 p.m. at the Northwest Montana History Museum (formerly The Museum at Central School), 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. There is no charge for the film, and donations will be accepted to help defray the cost of showing the films. The movie and popcorn are free; wine, beer, pop and water will be for sale. Seating is provided, but you can bring floor pillows, portable chairs, or whatever is comfortable.

Note: “The Slaughter Rule” is rated R for violence and profanity.

Call 406-756-8381 for more information.