MPAA Rating: R Content Advisory: Adult Situations Movie Release: 2000 DVD Release: 05/15/2001 Format:DVD - Letterbox for TV Audio Tracks: English Subtitles: English, French, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 41 mins Studio:Lions Gate Total Copies: 4 Genres:Comedy Drama, Americana, Family Drama
DVD Synopsis
William Blake Herron directs this baroque family drama about dark family secrets, ear-sucking, and camel herding. The film opens with the funeral of family patriarch Grandpa Sparta (Martin Sheen). As witnessed by Little Sparta, the grieving widow Murtis (Grace Zabriskie) removes an ear from the corpse as a keepsake. Once Grandpa's will is read, family members start to reveal long untold secrets including the family's bizarre ear-fetish. This film won the Jury Prize at the 2000 L.A. Independent Film Festival. ~ Jonathan Crow, All Movie Guide
William Blake Herron directs Martin Sheen in the drama A Texas Funeral, which comes to DVD with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. The closed-captioned English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Stereo. English, Spanish, and French subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include interviews with the cast and crew, and a trailer. This is a solid release from Studio Home Entertainment. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
Member Movie Reviews
Janet R. (sassypants) from HOLLAND, MI wrote on 8/10/2008...
This movie is cute and quirky and has lots of CAMELS in it! It is an odd mix of a serious Texas story with humor by spirits playing poker and the history of the family's camels. It's a must see for those who appreciate indy-movies. We really enjoyed it.
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