# Event Details

- **Event Name**: FILM SCREENING! Capturing America: The Carol Highsmith Story
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: A captivating look at the life of "America's Photographer," Carol Highsmith, and her incredible mission: Document every inch of our nation.About this EventJoin us to watch this inspiring story of one woman’s mission to capture priceless portraits of America, preserving time and place for generations to come.The screening is free, but registration is required as seating is limited.Reception: 5-5:30 p.m.Screening: 5:30-6:30 p.m.Discussion: 6:30-7:15 p.m.After the screening, Carol and her husband and travel partner Ted Landphair will meet the audience with a fun Q & A along with independent filmmaker Kristen Akers Gozdecki and Director of Photography Paul Jacobson, who will be in conversation with LPB Executive Producer, Linda Midgett.Guests will also be treated to a very special musical performance by New Orleans Jazz artist, John Boutté, who is featured in the film!Signed copies of Carol’s photography book, Why Louisiana Ain’t Mississippi… or Any Place Else!, authored by Jay Dardenne, will be available during the reception.About the film: CAPTURING AMERICA: THE CAROL HIGHSMITH STORYFor more than 40 years, Carol Highsmith has greeted every single day with one mission: to document every nook and cranny of the United States through her photography.Join us as we follow Highsmith in the original LPB documentary, Capturing America: The Carol Highsmith Story.A self-described nomad, Carol captures and documents life in America in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, visiting all 50 states, plus Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico.From its majestic mountains and quirky roadside attractions to its most unforgettable characters, both known and unknown, journey with Carol through six states as she wraps up her life’s work and completes her study of America. It’s a task of almost unimaginable vastness.When it’s finished, Carol’s collection will amount to a projected 100,000 images, all destined for the Library of Congress where they live copyright and royalty free for all of America to enjoy. As we celebrate America’s 250th, this priceless archive is Carol’s gift to a country she has loved since childhood.With unfathomable energy and determination, what is revealed is a woman who found purpose after pain and a love for people and place that will fill you with pride and hope. For more information, visit www.lpb.org.Major support is provided by St. James Place, with additional support from AARP Louisiana and DEMCO.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/baton-rouge/film-screening-capturing-america-the-carol-highsmith-story/100001990504751294
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, art, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: all_ages
  - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: Louisiana's Old State Capitol
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Baton Rouge
- **state**: LA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Louisiana's Old State Capitol
- **lat**: 30.4465796
- **long**: -91.1890737
- **full address**: Louisiana's Old State Capitol, 100 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is FILM SCREENING! Capturing America: The Carol Highsmith Story being held?
  - **A:** FILM SCREENING! Capturing America: The Carol Highsmith Story takes place on Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Louisiana's Old State Capitol, 100 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing FILM SCREENING! Capturing America: The Carol Highsmith Story?
  - **A:** FILM SCREENING! Capturing America: The Carol Highsmith Story is organized by Louisiana's Old State Capitol.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** FILM SCREENING! Capturing America: The Carol Highsmith Story is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Baton Rouge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If FILM SCREENING! Capturing America: The Carol Highsmith Story sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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