TEXAS SPIRIT THEATER DOCUMENTARY SERIES
The Texas Spirit Theater Documentary Series presents new, older, and re-released documentaries that focus on the spirit of Texas -- films by or about Texans and Texas culture.
Sniper 66: The Charles Whitman Murders in the Texas Tower
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Due to graphic content, some images may not be suitable for younger audiences. Parental discretion is advised.
On August 1, 1966, Charles Whitman climbed to the top of the University of Texas Tower and committed America’s first act of school-related mass murder. It was over 90 minutes before two courageous Austin police officers brought Whitman’s killing spree to a bloody end. The final tally staggered the quiet college town. In 24 hours, Charles Joseph Whitman murdered 16 innocent people -- including his wife and mother, both stabbed to death the night before -- and wounded another 31.
Sniper ’66: The Charles Whitman Murders in the Texas Tower utilizes freshinterviews with surviving eyewitnesses including retired Texas Ranger Ray Martinez, the police officer who, along with officer Houston McCoy, killed Whitman. The documentary features never-before seen film footage and news reels, recreations, and interviews with reporters and news directors, hospital surgeons, survivors, former UT staff, and more.
Sniper ’66 was written, produced, and directed by Whitney Milam at KTBC Fox 7. The film was awarded a Telly Award as well as a Lone Star Emmy Award for “Best Historical Documentary.
Due to graphic content, some images may not be suitable for younger audiences. Parental discretion is advised.
Sniper ’66: The Charles Whitman Murders in the Texas Tower opens at the Texas Spirit Theater of The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum on February 1, 2010. Showing daily throughout February and March. Ticket prices are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, military, students, and youths age 18 and under. The Texas Spirit Theater is located in The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum at 1800 N. Congress Avenue at the corner of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. For info and tickets, call (512) 936-8746.
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Previous films in the Texas Spirit Theater Documentary Series:
Heroes and Legends of the Texas State Cemetery - Jan 2010
Heroes and Legends of the Texas State Cemetery celebrates the lives of some famous Texans buried there through one-on-one interviews with other notables, including Ann Richards, Darrell Royal, Senator Rodney Ellis and Jan Bullock, widow of Lt. Governor Bob Bullock.
A Hero's Welcome - Nov-Dec 2009
A Hero's Welcome is a tribute to our nation's decorated veterans and a small Texas town's commemoration of them.
A Fair to Remember - Sept-Nov 2009
A Fair to Remember is a roller coaster ride about the biggest, boldest and longest-running state fair in the country. The film captures the heart of Texas - big spirited and brazenly proud -- through dramatic archival footage and personal recollections.
Just a Little Bit Crazy - June-Aug 2009
Just a Little Bit Crazy only begins to describe what happens in Taylor, Texas, at the annual National Rattlesnake Sacking Championship and Arts & Crafts Show.
West of Hester Street - May 2009
In the early 1900s, thousands of Jewish immigrants escaped persecution in Europe and came through the port of Galveston to settle throughout America's heartland. What became known as the "Galveston Movement" is related with warmth and humor in West of Hester Street.
Bar-B-Cue: A Texas Love Story - Mar-Apr 2009
There's no better way to understand the passions and oddities of Texans than through their absolute love for Texas barbecue. Take a gastronomical tour across the Lone Star State in this fascinating, finger-lickin' film.
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