Texas Movies

Explores the rich and diverse history of Texas, from its early exploration by Spaniards in 1519 to its eventual statehood in 1845. It highlights the...

A independent film directed by John Hanson.

A deer hunter is followed by a red light

The Last of the Little Breweries, a student film documenting the history of the Spoetzel Brewery in Lavaca County, Texas, was produced and directed...

This documentary by independent filmmaker Ken Harrison provides a look into the contemporary Texas art world of the mid-‘70s. Shot in 1975,...

An epic story set in the early western 1860s involving a working cowboy and a young Indian boy. As a child, Sandy Steele witnesses the death of his...

A short documentary on the political career of Frances "Sissy" Farenthold of Texas.

silent cowboy western starring Dustin Farnum as a rancher whose partner is killed by rustlers. He takes in his partner's young son, and begins to...

Former Texas Ranger Wade Patterson (Starrett) returns to his home town, only to find that the territory is in the grip of cattle rustlers. For a...

A film about the Maroons—freed or escaped slaves that created their own communities during slavery. Both stories are examples of Gerima’s...

A visually compelling look at America's Lone Star State, Texas. Originally filmed in the IMAX format, this film captures the state through...

The adventures of two good old boys from Texas, no-account buddies who are finally forced to face reality for themselves and for their girlfriends.

Slightly more elaborate than most Charles Starrett westerns, Down Rio Grande Way is set in the mid-19th century, when the Republic of Texas was...

Three young Texans try to adjust to small-town life after experiencing the emotional toll of combat in the jungles of Vietnam.

Documentary focusing on Houston Texas rapper Fat Pat who was shot and killed on February 3 1998. This film, which features footage dating back to...

An 8-year old boy invents a hand-held computer which can control any electronic device, and uses it to affect the entire town where he lives.