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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey

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Humanities Texas

Posted on May 21, 2016 · He was a filmmaker who made his mark in the movies. His career included the highest grossing silent film of all time.

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Movie Theaters In A Post-COVID World

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Posted on June 11, 2021 · Two filmmakers join to discuss the communal experience of movie theaters and the secret to stories on the big screen.

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Filmmaker Greg Carter Chronicles Life In Houston’s Fifth Ward

Posted on June 12, 2019 · Carter has depicted life in the neighborhood where he grew up for both film and TV.

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Producer Eddie Rodriguez Shares How He Got Into Filmmaking

Posted on May 14, 2019 · Rodriguez produced the movie Rich Kids, which was set in and shot in Houston.

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Unique Two-Part Film Chronicles Community Arts Center’s Fight For Survival

Posted on March 6, 2019 · Houston native Patrick Wang tells us about his two-part film, A Bread Factory.

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