The World’s Largest Lesson at Eaglecrest took place on Jan. 6, 2017. A movie night Saturday, Nov. 18 aims to raise money for the Eaglecrest Foundation. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

The World’s Largest Lesson at Eaglecrest took place on Jan. 6, 2017. A movie night Saturday, Nov. 18 aims to raise money for the Eaglecrest Foundation. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

New Warren Miller movie showing twice Saturday

Prolific ski movie director Warren Miller’s 68th movie is out, and those in Juneau will have two chances to see it Saturday.

The Hangar on the Wharf will show Miller’s “Line of Descent” at 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday at the Hangar Ballroom, with adult tickets on sale for $20 each and child (14 and under) tickets available for $10. For each adult ticket, attendees will get one free mid-week lift ticket at Eaglecrest Ski Area. All proceeeds will go to the Eaglecrest Foundation.

Tickets are available in advance at www.brownpapertickets.com, where those interested can search for “Warren Miller Movie Night” to find the specific event. The Hangar on the Wharf and Eaglecrest Ski Area are co-hosting the event.

“Line of Descent” tells a story of multiple generations of successful skiers, covering locations including Jackson Hole and Squaw Valley.

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