About this episode

The episode discusses the film 'The Searchers' and its significance in American history.

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about an icon of western films, "The Searchers" Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsors, Ad Crucem, Memento, and Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

People in this episode

Host: Dr Adam Koontz

Guest: Col Willie Grills

Topics covered

• western films
• American history
• cinema analysis
• cultural impact
• film studies

Keywords

• The Searchers
• western films
• American history
• Dr Adam Koontz
• Col Willie Grills

Sponsors

Ad Crucem, Memento, Gnesio Health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Redeemer Lutheran Church, Zion Lutheran Church

Books & works: The Searchers

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