Houston Cinema Arts Festival 2020

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Expired November 23, 2020 5:00 AM
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6 films in package
History in Pieces
Kent Westbrook walks us through his mixed bag of ancient Arkansas' relics and gives insight into his love for collecting.
Mi Sueno Americano
Mi Sueno Americano follows the filmmaker's grandfather retelling his journey immigrating to the United States and becoming a business owner.
Plane Pretend
In 1980 South Texas, Pilar and her little brothers are ecstatic to take their first flight; but they must hide their excitement or they risk everything.
Where It Stands
This short documentary follows community members and advocates as they face the challenge of preserving and documenting Texas Freedom Colonies— African American communities scattered throughout the state of Texas, built in the aftermath of the Civil War by former slaves.
Pancho Clause
For more than 30 years, Richard Reyes has been playing Pancho Clause, a chicano twist on Santa Clause. Every year he puts together a toy drive, and gives out gifts to parents and children who can't afford presents.
Beirut on the Bayou
In 1902, Raif Shwayri’s grandfather emigrated from Lebanon to the U.S., where he worked as a peddler in Louisiana, defying the odds to build a lasting legacy. The writer retraces his grandfather’s footsteps to reveal a compelling hidden history along the Cajun bayou.
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  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    5:55
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    USA
  • Premiere
    Houston
  • Director
    Owen Schwartzbard
  • Producer
    The Bullock Texas State History Museum, Edwards Media
  • Cast
    Doris Workmon, Gloria Smith, Charles Smith, Dr. Andrea Roberts, Tyree Workmon
  • Cinematographer
    Matt Godwin, Owen Schwartzbard
  • Editor
    Owen Schwartzbard
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