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Frequently asked questions about this film.

What is Real West about?

Real West is a documentary. Two elderly proprietors maintain roadside ghost towns in South Dakota, preserving the remnants of a bygone era. These sites feature artifacts like a decrepit wagon wheel and an out-of-tune player piano, evoking the mythical West. Tourists are invited to engage with these historical environments, often re-enacting scenes from the past. The film employs contact microphones and super-8mm film as tools to document the material traces of this living history. "Real West" runs for 29 minutes and was released in 2015.

When was Real West released?

Real West was released in 2015.

How long is Real West?

Real West has a runtime of 29 minutes.

What genre is Real West?

Real West is classified as History, Culture.