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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0018111275491
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: Delta
Manufacturer: Delta
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Delta
Region Code: 1
Release Date: March 30, 2004
Running Time: 127 minutes
Sales Rank: 15856
Studio: Delta
Theatrical Release Date: March 30, 2004
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Description:
INVESTIGATES THE HISTORY, MYTH AND POPULAR CULTURE OF THE ALAMO!
On March 6, 1836 the 13-day siege of the Alamo ended. Among the dead were three men destined to become martyrs and heroes: David Crockett, James Bowie and William B. Travis. Cries of Remember the Alamo! would eventually fuel an American victory over Mexico. The Alamo and its defenders grew into enduring symbols of courage and sacrifice in the face of overwhelming odds.
Controversy has always been part of the history and legend of the Alamo. Whether they hold traditional or revisionist views, people are passionate about their opinions.
~Were Crockett, Travis and Bowie a "Holy Trinity" or less than perfect human beings?
~Why were Tejanos like Juan Seguin, who fought for Texas liberty alongside the Anglos, virtually ignored in history books until recently?
~How did Crockett die?
~Did Travis draw a line in the sand?
~How many defenders were really there, and how many attackers?
~Did everyone die, or were there survivors?
Since 1836, the Alamo and its heroes have been immortalized in countless poems, songs, plays, books and movies. The films of Walt Disney starring Fess Parker inspired a Davy Crockett craze that covered the nation with coon skin caps and merchandise ranging from games to salt shakers to ladies underwear.
TOTAL RUNNING TIME APPROXIMATELY: 115 MIN.
*Interviews with authors, historians, anthropologists, reenactors, collectors, and others contrast and collide as history meets myth meets popular culture.
*See rare photos and movie clips from the collection of Alamo author and historian, Frank Thompson.
*Tour the Alamo grounds in San Antonio, Texas with curator/historian, Bruce Winders.
*Watch highlights of a Battle of Bejar reenactment staged by the San Antonio Living History Association.
*Visit rare, private collections of period weapons, uniforms, movie costumes (including John Wayne’s), props, posters, artwork, and Crockett craze memorabilia.
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
The war in Texas of 1835-36 is a very large subject, far larger than the American public probably realizes. No one documentary can be expected to provide more than a very brief introduction. There is a long interview with historian Stephen L. Hardin, author of "Texian Iliad," the best summary history of the conflict.
For some historical subjects, there is an interesting history of the history. The Alamo forms one such subject, and that history of the history is not overlooked here. ... Read More
Rating:  -
I rented this documentary to learn more of the Alamo and history behind it. As with other documentaries I have seen, I expected this to give a thorough history, events leading up to the famous battle, and go in depth about details concerning it. Never have I watched a documentary that was more ambiguous. This was poorly filmed, poorly directed, and has poor content. Davy Crockett memorabilia, a thorough review of movies made about the Alamo, and actual reenactments done in TX (wherein the narrator cannot ... Read More
Rating: -
It just rambles on and on. Lots of footage from old movies. Not much history. A long, boring re-enactment of some other battle, not the Alamo or San Jacinto. Meaningless interviews with people that have nothing to do with the history of the Alamo. Who cares about collectors of memorabilia? Lots of long-winded conversations. Just boring and pointless. Save your money on this one. I wish that I had done so.
Rating:  -
I thought the film was informative. During the early part of the film there was a lot of history, interesting observations from both sides of the war. But I was bored to tears when they began the Davey Crockett memorabilia segment. But if you are a Texas history buff, it is worth spending the time watching. I particularly enjoyed the black and white segments that were add ins. Quite humorus.
Rating: -
Richard Reyes Flores is a very smart man with an insightful take on how "the Alamo" became such a huge deal, and so destructive to real live human beings. This documentary, however, doesn't do Flores' profound analysis justice. Better to read _Remembering the Alamo: Memory, modernity and the mastery symbol_(2002), his edited volume of Adina de Zavala's writings, his book about _los Pastores_, or one of his articles (Google Scholar will help you out there)....Relative to other Alamo productions (yuck), ... Read More
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