It Came From Texas Film Festival

Garland Cultural Arts presents the third annual IT CAME FROM TEXAS Film Festival at the Plaza Theatre in downtown Garland. The festival celebrates three award-winning, Texas-made films, and all “True Texas Tales” including:  BONNIE AND CLYDE (1967), THE GREAT DEBATERS (2007) and THE ALAMO (1960) with documentaries of THE REAL GREAT DEABATERS (2008) and JFK: BREAKING THE NEWS (2003) while adding levity with BERNIE (2011), VIVA MAX! (1969) and a Secret Screening with live riffing by Mocky Horror Picture Show

Festival Director, Kelly Kitchens, and Film Historian, Gordon K. Smith have curated a collection of films relating back to a theme of “True Texas Tales” with special guest speakers - authors, historians, experts and, in some cases, family members - to the ICFTX 2025 lineup to add nuance, context, and depth to the fest.

ICFTX ALL ACCESS PASSES - See 9 movies on the "Big Screen" for $75!
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Friday, September 12

Plaza Theatre Opens at 6:00 p.m. with General Admission Seating at 6:30 p.m.
BONNIE AND CLYDE (1967) Director Athur Penn
7:00 p.m. - Feature ($15 individual tickets)
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This classic, Oscar-winning film depicts the days of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow as they rob banks and evade law enforcement throughout the Depression-era South, in a film that pioneered cinematic techniques and movie violence.

In attendance:

Rhea Leen Linder, Bonnie Parker's niece, and Bonnie Parker's niece, is working to get Bonnie exhumed and moved next to Clyde

Buddy Barrow Williams, Clyde Barrow's nephew, is working with Rhea Leen to exhume Bonnie and have her buried next to Clyde. Clyde's dad and Buddy's grandfather intentionally left space for her there.

Farris Rookstool III - Academy Award-nominated filmmaker and Emmy & Peabody award winner and International Documentary Association - Distinguished winner, who is also a former FBI Analyst and Bonnie and Clyde expert  

Opening Night Extras:
1930’s Ford Photo Opp in front of Plaza Theatre
Lobby Mugshots
Bonnie & Clyde Costume Contest

MOCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW – “SECRET SCREENING” Director:  Larry Buchana
9:30 pm - Comedy troupe live riffs on Campy Classic ($15 individual tickets)
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Mocked live by comedians Danny Gallagher, Liz Barksdale and Albie Robles
After BONNIE AND CLYDE, the Plaza Theatre takes on a speakeasy feel with a secret screening and password admission. The film will be revealed at the time of showing and will be accompanied by the Mocky Horror Picture Show for a live-riffing movie comedy show,

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