On Thursday, July 6, Liberty Hall will be showing the award-winning documentary, Hands on a Hardbody. The film will be part of Liberty Halls East Texas Movies month, featuring four films, each with a tie to East Texas. <\/p>\n
Shot entirely in the city of Longview, Texas, this documentary captures the 1995 contest in which 24 participants stood with their hands firmly planted on a pickup truck in an attempt to be the last person standing and winner of a brand new vehicle. The film was directed by S. R. Bindler, who directed the 2008 comedy, Surfer Dude, starring Matthew McConaughey, one of the Hardbody producers. <\/p>\n
The film was awarded Best Documentary by the Boston Society of Film Critics at the 1997 AFI Film Festival. In 2012, it was adapted into a Tony -ominated musical, featuring music by Trey Anastasio of the band Phish. There were also plans to adapt the film into a scripted feature by director Robert Altman, who passed away before the project could begin production. <\/p>\n
Tickets are available at http:\/\/www.libertytyler.com<\/a> . The prices for this film are $5 online and $7 at the door. For more information about upcoming events, sponsoring an event or renting The City of Tylers Liberty Hall, go to http:\/\/www.LibertyTyler.com<\/a> , or call Interim Manager John Baggett at 903-595-7274. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Originally posted here: <\/p>\n Liberty Hall kicks Off East Texas Movies Month with Hands on a Hardbody - Tyler Morning Telegraph<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" On Thursday, July 6, Liberty Hall will be showing the award-winning documentary, Hands on a Hardbody. The film will be part of Liberty Halls East Texas Movies month, featuring four films, each with a tie to East Texas. Shot entirely in the city of Longview, Texas, this documentary captures the 1995 contest in which 24 participants stood with their hands firmly planted on a pickup truck in an attempt to be the last person standing and winner of a brand new vehicle. Continue reading