Indie Films

Made in Texas

MADE IN TEXAS celebrates Texas storytellers with films that tell stories from the Lone Star state. Produced in combination with station teams as well as independent producers, these visually stunning films showcase Texas — its diverse places and remarkable people.

The Stones Are Speaking

56m 46s

The series wraps up by delving into the story of Archaeologist Michael Collins who risked it all to save 30 acres deep in the heart of Texas and reveal it as one of the most significant cultural sites in the Western Hemisphere.

Episodes

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    The Stones Are Speaking

    S1 E6 - 56m 46s

    The series wraps up by delving into the story of Archaeologist Michael Collins who risked it all to save 30 acres deep in the heart of Texas and reveal it as one of the most significant cultural sites in the Western Hemisphere.

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    The West Texas Boys & Organ Trail

    S1 E5 - 56m 46s

    This is the story of a family who went from migrant laborers to becoming an award-winning, Tejano Music Hall of Fame band. Along the way they overcame one tragedy after another, never losing sight of the importance of family along the way.

    The Organ Trail shares the journey of Texans living with kidney disease and the important work to find transplant donors.

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    One Question

    S1 E4 - 55m 48s

    Becky Ferguson talks to former President George W. Bush. Discover why 2 Midlanders are featured in his new book and hear from them too.

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    The Only Day We Have

    S1 E3 - 56m 49s

    In December, the series highlights Texans living with early onset Parkinson's. Allan Cole, a person with young-onset Parkinson's disease (YOPD), shares his story of diagnosis and living day to day with a neurodegenerative disease. Through Allan we meet NBA great Brian Grant, American Ninja Warrior Jimmy Choi, and others with YOPD.

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    Jesse Trevino: The Artist, The Man

    S1 E2 - 56m 50s

    The film about a San Antonio veteran and visual artist - Jesse Trevino, provides an in-depth look at the life of renowned San Antonio artist Jesse Trevino, created by journalist Randy Beamer, with stories and memories shared by his friends and Jesse himself.

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    Chasing the Tide & Underdawgs

    S1 E1 - 56m 46s

    The series begins with a film about a couple who walked every inch of Texas' seven barrier islands - a distance of more than 370 miles. It also includes the success story of a man with down syndrome who creates an independent life and business in Fort Worth.

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