Call of the West

A Film by Mat Hames

Call of the West

A Film by Mat Hames

Worldwide Premiere

Billings Livestock Horse Sales

The Dude Ranchers’ Association and the Dude Ranch Foundation are proud to welcome Billings Livestock Horse Sales as the Presenting Sponsor for the worldwide premiere of the Wyoming PBS production Call of the West, an epic documentary chronicling the rise of the dude ranch, produced by Alpheus Media and directed by Mat Hames.

Call of the West is an epic documentary chronicling the rise of the dude ranch—an enduring symbol of the American West. Against stunning landscapes, ranchers battle modernization, economic struggles, and generational shifts to keep their legacy alive. Through gripping stories of iconic ranch families, this film reveals their fight to preserve a way of life that refuses to fade into history.

Join us at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, January 27, during the DRA Centennial Convention, for an exclusive free screening and panel discussion, in the Billings Livestock Horse Sales Ballroom at the DoubleTree by Hilton, downtown Billings.