Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein is a new eight-episode series airing on WQLN PBS. This series explores American history through an examination of iconic symbols. The cowboy is the quintessential American—fiercely independent, brave and laconic. This episode of Iconic America examines the myths and realities of this archetype, which remains as potent as ever in the 21st century. Run time 54:00.

WQLN in partnership with The Blasco Library present this free film screening open to the public with no registration required. Questions? Call (814) 451-6927 or email library-reference@eriecountypa.gov.

Fundingfor Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein is provided by The Zohar Ben-Dov Family through the Luminescence Foundation.