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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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

Plaza Theatre Opens at 12:00 p.m. with General Admission Seating at 12:30 p.m.
THE ALAMO (1960) Director John Wayne
1:00 p.m. - Feature with clips and intermission ($15 individual tickets)
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This epic, directorial effort from legendary actor John Wayne portrays the events of the Battle of the Alamo in 1836 and was known not only for its grand scale but also for its immense production cost.

In attendance:
Anita La Cava Swift - John Wayne’s Granddaughter. Anita makes an appearance in THE ALAMO.

Jack Edmondson - a member of the Alamo Society and author of 'Alamo Story: From Early History to Current Conflicts'

VIVA MAX! (1969) Director Jerry Paris
6:30 p.m. - Feature ($10 individual tickets)
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A misguided Mexican General leads his troops into Texas to take back the Alamo in 1969, more than 133 years after the original infamous battle for the mission.

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