Wyoming’s Outlaw History Comes to Life in Free Casper Screening of Hole in the Wall

Wyoming’s history is filled with stories of rugged landscapes, legendary outlaws, fierce conflicts, and the people who built their lives across the state. On Friday, October 16, the Casper community will have an opportunity to explore one of those stories through a free screening of Hole in the Wall, a documentary that looks beyond the familiar legends to uncover the deeper history of Johnson County’s famous Hole-in-the-Wall country.

Hosted by the Western History Center at Casper College, the screening will take place at 6 p.m. in Wheeler Concert Hall inside the campus Music Building. Admission is free to the public, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. After the film, viewers can take part in a live question-and-answer session with director Stephen Howard Tucker, offering an opportunity to learn more about the documentary and the work behind bringing this piece of Wyoming history to the screen.

Produced by Bighorn Films, LLC, Hole in the Wall has already earned recognition at regional film festivals. The documentary received Best Wyoming Documentary at the 2026 Wyoming International Film Festival and Best Rocky Mountain Feature at the 2026 Spark of Madness Film Festival. It was also an official selection of the Black Hills Film Festival and the Depth of Field International Film Festival.

The film explores the rugged terrain and enduring stories of the Hole-in-the-Wall country, a place long associated with some of the American West’s most recognizable outlaws, including Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid, and the Hole-in-the-Wall Gang. Yet the region’s history reaches far beyond its outlaw reputation. Its landscapes hold stories of Indigenous presence spanning more than 4,000 years, as well as connections to the Johnson County War, one of Wyoming’s most consequential historical conflicts.

By bringing these different chapters together, the documentary offers a broader look at the people, places, and events that helped shape the region. It invites audiences to consider how legends become part of a place’s identity, while recognizing the deeper histories and lived experiences that can be overlooked when a location becomes known for only one part of its past.

Local historical voices also contribute to the film’s exploration of the area. Among those featured is Bill Betenson, the great-nephew of Butch Cassidy, whose family connection brings another perspective to the stories surrounding the famous outlaw. Through historical research, personal accounts, and the landscape itself, the documentary connects familiar Western legends with the people and history behind them.

The free screening also reflects the importance of making regional history accessible to the community. By covering admission, Casper College’s Western History Center is giving residents, students, families, and history enthusiasts an opportunity to experience the documentary together. The discussion with Tucker after the film adds another layer to the event, allowing viewers to ask questions and hear directly from the person who brought the story to the screen.

For anyone interested in Wyoming history, filmmaking, or the stories that continue to shape the American West, this screening offers a meaningful way to spend a Friday evening. It is an opportunity to look beyond the familiar outlaw tales and discover the wider history held within one of the state’s most storied landscapes.

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Image Credit: Casper College, via its official article about the Hole in the Wall documentary screening.