Notes from the 7 Blog: See ‘Boys in the Boat’ documentary at the Garland.

One of the best books I’ve read in recent years was Daniel James Brown’s nonfiction history “The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.” Never was a true-life book written that seemed to better fit a movie scenario.

And, of course, Hollywood is jumping all over the project. Some reports even list the potential cast.

But long before that fictional re-enactment of the book is released, Inland Northwest audiences will have a chance to see a documentary about the story. In fact, thanks to a recommendation by the Spokane International Film Festival, word is out that a public screening of the Public Television series “American Experience” will be held free of charge.

“American Experience: The Boys of ’36” will screen Monday night at the Garland Theater (doors will open at 6:45). The screening is sponsored by the Spokane River Rowing Association.

Not only will movie fans get to enjoy the movie, but they’ll have the opportunity to meet members of the SRRA and be in line to pick up a number of door prizes (T-shirts, copies of Brown’s book, a gift basket and more).

The event should be blast. The book sure is.

Dan Webster