TEXAS INDEPENDENCE FILM AT WASHINGTON-ON-THE-BRAZOS PREMIERES WEDNESDAY

  

A documentary filmed at Washington-on-the-Brazos that tells the story of the Texas Declaration of Independence premieres today (Wednesday).

“Independence! A Lone Star Rises” will debut today to culminate Texas History Month, with a first showing at 10 a.m. and encore presentations at 1 and 7 p.m.  The film can be watched for free on the Washington-on-the-Brazos Historical Foundation’s Facebook page, and will later be put on the Texas Historical Commission’s YouTube channel.

The film is presented by the Washington-on-the-Brazos Historical Foundation in cooperation with the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site and Texas Historical Commission.

The documentary details the signing of the declaration and the creation of a new nation and government at Washington-on-the-Brazos 185 years ago.  It is taking the place of a traditional Texas Independence Day celebration due to COVID-19.

The movie is directed by Gary Foreman of Native Sun Productions and features an original score by Grammy-nominated composer David Arkenstone.  It was filmed with participation from Brazos County students and Texan reenactors.

Sponsors for the film include the Washington-on-the-Brazos Historical Foundation, Blue Bell Creameries, Albert and Ethel Herzstein Foundation, Walmart, Kolkhorst Family Foundation, George and Anne Butler Foundation, John Nau III, Brannon Industrial Group, MidSouth Electric Co-op, H-E-B, Citizens State Bank, Summerlee Foundation, Brenham ISD Education Foundation, Travis and Tim Bryan, Sons of the Republic of Texas San Jacinto Chapter #1, Taste of Texas Restaurant, Del Sol Food Co. Inc./BRIANNAS, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op, Cathy Cole - Compass Country Properties Group, Turner, Pierce & Fultz, Bob and Cathleen Davis, John and Evelyn Boatwright, Dr. Gary and Vicki Friedman.