History

Restored 1910 Harris County Courthouse Rededication

August 24, 2011

▶ On August 23, 2011, Fast Cut Films was in attendance with Harris County officials, historians, downtown office workers and local citizens for the dedication and ribbon cutting for the grand re-opening of the historic 1910 Harris County Courthouse in downtown Houston. This short clip highlights a few the unique features of the restored building. [...]

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Galveston Island to air March 2, 2011 on HoustonPBS

March 2, 2011

“Galveston Island” will air March 2, 2011 on HoustonPBS, Channel 8 at 9:30 p.m.                

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Lightnin’ Hopkins Historical Marker Dedication

November 16, 2010

Fast Cut Films producers, Mark Susman and Mike Snow, were present Saturday morning, November 13, 2010 in Houston’s historic Third Ward, to witness the dedication of a state historical marker honoring Sam “Lightnin’” Hopkins, the legendary bluesman who lived in the Third Ward from the late 1940s until his death in January 1982. Susman and Snow, [...]

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Sam Lightnin’ Hopkins “Where Lightnin’ Strikes”

May 1, 2010

Houston-based Fast Cut Films, in association with Sunset Productions, is working on a documentary feature film, “Where Lightnin’ Strikes,” about the life and times of Houston blues legend Sam “Lightnin’” Hopkins (1912-1982).The enduring musical journey of Sam Lightnin’ Hopkins began on a cotton farm in Centerville,Texas in 1912. He was drawn to the music he [...]

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“Juneteenth A Celebration of Freedom”

June 19, 2009

On June 19, 1865, at Galveston, Texas, General Gordon Granger of the Union Army announced that the Civil War had ended and all slaves in the former Confederate states were now free. This was two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. In 1979, Juneteenth was made and official state holiday in Texas. [...]

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Montrose, Texas: The Transformation of a Neighborhood

June 3, 2009

Produced for the Montrose Counseling Center, this 28-minute documentary explores the history, culture and essence of Montrose, one of Texas’ most colorful and legendary neighborhoods. Developed in the early 1900s as a neighborhood for Houston’s well-to-do, the area saw change in the 1960s as free-thinking, hippies and artists discovered the area. In the 1970s Montrose [...]

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“In Search of Houston’s History”

October 18, 2008

Produced in cooperation with the Houston Public Library, this 60 minute documentary takes the viewer on an exploration of the invaluable archival collections of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center found in the Julia Ideson Building. The history of Houston is revealed through the use of old photographs, vintage maps, historic documents and personal recollection. Viewers learn about Houston’s [...]

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Leon Jaworski Biography – “Uncommon Law”

November 21, 2007

Leon Jaworski found himself at the forefront of the major social and political issues of 20th century America. Details of his extraordinary life, from his humble beginnings in Waco, Texas and his becoming the youngest lawyer ever admitted to the State Bar of Texas, to the Nuremberg trials of World War II, to his service as special prosecutor for [...]

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“The Golden Age of Texas Courthouses – Volume 3″

November 20, 2006

Volume 3 of a documentary series that highlights one of the largest collections of Victorian architecture in the United States: meticulously restored late 1800s and early 1900s Texas county courthouses. The film illustrates the importance of preserving the irreplaceable landmarks. The film premiered on HoustonPBS in April 2004. A Texas Foundation for the Arts production Produced by James [...]

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“The Golden Age of Texas Courthouses – Volumes 1&2″

April 26, 2004

This documentary series highlights one of the largest collections of Victorian architecture in the United States: meticulously restored late 1800s and early 1900s Texas county courthouses. The film illustrates the importance of preserving the irreplaceable landmarks. The film premiered on HoustonPBS in April 2004. Produced by Texas Foundation for the Arts Director of Photography: Mark Susman Editor: [...]

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