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Post screening, Mr. Thompson will read from his essential novel, Out Clause, followed by a Q&A session. Books and On Golden Pond scripts will be available for purchase and signing by the author, and you can take photos with Oscar!
The Constituent
Screening & Book signing
with Academy Award-winning Writer Ernest Thompson
June 3, 2026 | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Village Theaters
602 Pine Knot Avenue, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Tickets available at the Village Theaters Box Office
Join the Academy Award-winning writer of On Golden Pond, Ernest Thompson, for a screening of his short film, The Constituent, and conversation about his new literary thriller, Out Clause, followed by a Q&A. You can ask Ernest about his novels and the 30+ fellow Oscar winners and nominees he has worked with in his long and successful career. And take photos with Oscar! Books will be available for purchase and signing.

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