GOD SAVE TEXAS: HOMETOWN PRISON
Three directors offer their unique and personal perspectives on their home state of Texas, creating vivid portraits of a state that mirrors the United States’ past, present, and future. Inspired by the book God Save Texas: A Journey Into the Soul of the Lone Star State by Lawrence Wright.
Huntsville, Texas sits at the heart of an expansive prison industrial complex. Yet, for many residents, these prisons exist in another realm, disconnected from their lives. Richard Linklater revisits his hometown to explore its diverse inhabitants, painting a vibrant portrait that encapsulates the criminal justice system of Texas.
Director/Executive Producer:
Richard Linklater
Executive Producers:
Lawrence Wright, Alex Gibney, Peter Berg, Michael Lombardo, Elizabeth Rogers, Stacey Offman, Richard Perello, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller
Producer:
Nell Constantinople
Festival Section:
Episodic
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Linklater has brought seven of his fiction features to Sundance before – including SLACKER, BEFORE SUNRISE, BEFORE MIDNIGHT, and BOYHOOD – as well as the doc short LIVE FROM SHIVA’S DANCE FLOOR. His most recent fiction film, HIT MAN, also screens in this year’s lineup, as part of the Spotlight section.
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