A well made movie about the Alamo is well overdue. In the past there have been many movies that have tried to recreate the events of those unforgettable thirteen days. However, they have all ceased to hit the nail on the head. I have lived in San Antonio my whole life and it wasn’t until recently that Have come to a better understanding of the story that is the Alamo. There are many things to consider when making a movie about the Alamo. Issues concerning racism, authenticity, and historical facts are very important and should not be overlooked.
The filmmakers should research the subject to an exhausted State. The movie should contain nothing but factual information and steer clear of simply pleasing the box office. They should instead show viewers what really happened, the truth from both sides. The filmmakers must examine the facts as historians. They must not accept anything at its face value, nothing can be left out or added.
As historians they must take no side and show no bias. Historical evidence such as newspapers, paintings, oral account, letters, journals, and legal documents concerning Texas, Mexico, and the Alamo will prove to be priceless. In such material lies the true story of the Alamo. I am a firm believer in the fact that the best stories are true stories, and the only way to make a great movie about the Alamo is to tell the true story. When referring to the Alamo three names come to mind: Bowie, Travis, and Crockett. These men played a very influential role in the battle of the Alamo.
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Along with these men are some unsung heroes. The characters themselves are more important than the actors that are cast to play the roles. When drafting the characters there is much to consider. First, you must consider the type of man that would pick up all of his belongings and move west. Someone sure of the fact that they could survive on their own. Someone with very individual and traditional views.
These men were frontiersmen. They didn’t like government and wanted to be left to themselves. The fact that many of the men at the Alamo were criminals is important. What is more important is the fact that these men, no matter what the circumstances, were willing to die for what they believed in. Another important factor in making a movie about the Alamo is the task of including all the emotions involved. It is important for the filmmakers to illustrate these emotions on screen.
The pain, the triumph, the grief, and the fear must be shared with the audience. Emotion plays a vital role in moving the audience. The audience loves to be taken to another place and time. One way to transport them is by making them feel as if they were actually there. This is done through the setting. Everything from the architecture to the boots on peoples feet must be authentic.
Making a movie of the Alamo is not an easy task. It will take great amounts of hard work and long hours. Someone committed to telling the truth no matter what the critics say would be the best candidate for this movie. No matter what the filmmaker does he or she will be criticized by someone. But the point is not to try to please everyone, the point is to make a good movie based factual events that will tell the true story of the Alamo.
