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2024PG-13documentary

7.1/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

God Save Texas

2024PG-13documentary

7.1/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Texas filmmakers reveal the harsh realities of their hometowns' struggles.

“A window into America's soul.”

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Directors

Alex Stapleton,

Richard Linklater

Synopsis

Texas filmmakers reveal the harsh realities of their hometowns' struggles.

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Iliana Sosa

Iliana Sosadirector

Alex Stapleton

Alex Stapletondirector

Richard Linklater

Richard Linklaterdirector

Alex Stapleton

Alex Stapletoncast

Iliana Sosa

Iliana Sosacast

Synopsis

Returning to their hometowns, Texas filmmakers Richard Linklater, Alex Stapleton, and Iliana Sosa chronicle the complex history of each city, while examining the toll that the prison system, oil business, and border laws have on those communities.

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