Barbecue: A Texas Love Story (2004)
Barbecue is a religion in Texas, and this droll documentary takes a look at some of the colorful characters who live and die for this culinary art. Narrated by former Gov. Ann Richards, the film covers everything from the Church of the Holy BBQ and the Great Texas Mosquito Festival to a zealous group of University of Texas students who lead "barbecue missions." Interviews with Dan Rather, Kinky Friedman and other famous Texans are included.
Director: Chris Elley
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Dan Rather as Self |
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Art Alexakis as Self |
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Kinky Friedman as Self |
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Ray Benson as Self |
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Michael Milner Hoffman as Self |
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Ann Richards as Narrator |
| Directing | Chris Elley | Director |
| Crew | Martin Garrison | Cinematography |
| Writing | Michelle Nehme | Writer |
| Art | Bob Boucher | Art Direction |
| Production | Chris Elley | Producer |
| Crew | Michelle Nehme | Cinematography |
| Crew | Dave Rehm | Cinematography |
| Production | Susan Stanfod | Associate Producer |
| Production | Bob Boucher | Associate Producer |
| Editing | Chris Elley | Editor |
| Writing | Chris Elley | Writer |
| Crew | Chris Elley | Cinematography |
| Editing | Dave Rehm | Editor |
| Sound | Two Tons of Steel | Music |