The Alamo: 2004 - Film History Livestream

The Alamo: 2004 - Film History Livestream - Hosted by Robert Kelleman

Let's honor and remember an important time in Texas and American history, the events before, during and after the defense of the Alamo, which took place 190 years ago (1836).

We'll be screening the popular 2004 film “The Alamo”, starring Billy Bob Thornton, Dennis Quaid, Jason Patric, and Patrick Wilson.

The first portion of our program, approximately 15-20 minutes, will be a brief overview of the film, including its historical context, plot summary, things to look for, accuracy, etc.

The second portion of our program will be a full screening of the film.

During the screening we invite you to participate in a discussion of the film with your fellow participants via Zoom.

The Battle of the Alamo (February 23 - March 6, 1836) was a pivotal event and military engagement in the Texas Revolution. Following a 13-day siege, Mexican troops under President General Antonio López de Santa Anna reclaimed the Alamo Mission near San Antonio, Texas, killing most of the occupants.
Several months previously, Texians, some of whom were legal settlers, but primarily illegal immigrants from the United States, had killed or driven out all Mexican troops in Mexican Texas. About two hundred Texians were then garrisoned at the Alamo, led by Alamo co-commanders James Bowie and William B. Travis. On February 23, approximately 1,500 Mexicans marched into San Antonio in a campaign to retake Texas. For the next 10 days, the two armies engaged in several skirmishes with minimal casualties.
In the early morning hours of March 6, the Mexican Army advanced on the Alamo. After repelling two attacks, the Texians were unable to fend off a third attack. Between five and seven Texians may have surrendered; if so, they were quickly executed. Several noncombatants were sent to Gonzales to spread word of the Texian defeat.
Santa Anna's refusal to take prisoners during the battle inspired many Texians and Tejanos to join the Texian Army. Motivated by a desire for revenge the Texians defeated the Mexican Army at the Battle of San Jacinto, on April 21, 1836, and led to the newly formed Republic of Texas.

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Today's film ...
The Alamo is a 2004 American war historical drama about the Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution. The film was directed by John Lee Hancock, produced by Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, and Mark Johnson, distributed by Buena Vista Pictures (through its Touchstone Pictures banner), and starring Dennis Quaid as Sam Houston, Billy Bob Thornton as Davy Crockett, Jason Patric as Jim Bowie, and Patrick Wilson as William B. Travis. The screenplay is credited to Hancock, Stephen Gaghan, and Leslie Bohem.

Film Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wJBG6P5Wlg

Additional Film, Watch On Your Own ...
The Alamo is a 1960 American epic historical war film about the 1836 Battle of the Alamo produced and directed by John Wayne and starring Wayne as Davy Crockett. The film also co-stars Richard Widmark as Jim Bowie and Laurence Harvey as William B. Travis, and features Frankie Avalon, Patrick Wayne, Linda Cristal, Joan O'Brien, Chill Wills, Joseph Calleia, Ken Curtis, Ruben Padilla as Santa Anna, and Richard Boone as Sam Houston. Shot in 70 mm Todd-AO by William H. Clothier, it was released by United Artists.

Film Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y36swJUDD4

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Your host for this program is Robert Kelleman, the founder/director of the non-profit community organizations Chicago History & Culture and Washington, DC History & Culture.

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