The Ozarks Discovery IMAX® Theater is hosting a limited engagement, of "Our Country," August 6-10, 2003. "Our Country," is a large-format film that celebrates the heritage of country music and is filled with performances by country music's biggest stars including Alabama, Guy Clark, Charlie Daniels, Sara Evans, Vince Gill, Eric Heatherly, Alan Jackson, Alison Krauss, Patty Loveless, Lyle Lovett, Loretta Lynn, Martina McBride, Jo Dee Messina, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Dolly Parton, Pam Tillis, Lee Ann Womack, Trisha Yearwood and Dwight Yoakam, among others.
"Our Country" traces the growth of country music as it mirrored key events in the social and political development of America, from the early 20th century to more recent events such as the unifying impact of September 11th. The film is produced by Gaylord Entertainment and the Grand Ole Opry. Steven Buchanan, Gaylord Entertainment's senior vice president of media and entertainment, says, "Our Country brings to life the significance of country music as a reflection of American culture and heritage. The artists and the film production team have created an extraordinary work that is not only visually stunning with an exceptional score, but also highly entertaining."
The Ozarks Discovery IMAX® Theater has a 6-story tall by 83-feet wide screen accompanied by a 22,000-watt, 44-speaker, 6-track digital surround sound system. The theater is the focal point of Branson's IMAX® Entertainment Complex which also has the Elite Cinema III, Little Opry Theatre, McFarlain¹s Family Restaurant, the IMAX Food Court and an indoor shopping mall. Show time is 2:00 pm, August 6-10. Admission is $8.50 for adults and $4.95 for children. For show schedules on line click here or call (417) 335-4832.
