Showing at The Ross July 21-August 3. Visit www.theross.org for tickets, show times, and more information. A half century after its 1969 release, Midnight Cowboy remains one of the most original and groundbreaking movies of the modern era. Utilizing extensive archival material and compelling new interviews, director Nancy Buirski’s documentary Desperate Souls illuminates how the film captured the essence of a time and a place, reflecting a rapidly changing society with striking clarity.