In 1979, Jesús Treviño wrote and directed the
American Playhouse Drama Seguín
which was broadcast nationally over PBS.
The Associated Press described
it as "a sensitive, faithfully reconstructed and beautifully filmed biography
This sensitive film features evocative color cinematography
and a good central performance by a Martinez and a cast including
many of the most prominent young Hispanic American actors
of their generation. Edward James Olmos
plays a snarling and vicious Gen. Santa Anna.
Filmed as part of a proposed PBS series called La Historia,
which never received additional funding, Seguin was shown at film festivals
around the United States and in Spain. It was broadcast as part of the
PBS "American Playhouse" series.
It was filmed in 16mm on a 21-day schedule at a cost of $500,000
in Bracketville, Texas, on the sets John Wayne
had used to film The Alamo (1960)
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QuoteDisplay MoreSEGUIN Excellent film
6 May 2010 | by Danny De La Paz (United States) See all my reviews
SEGUIN was NOT shot in 1979, it was shot in the summer of 1980.
It was the first time that an honest depiction of one aspect of the entire ALAMO saga
was told TRUTHFULLY.
This film was shot in 16mm and shown at several film festivals across the country.
This film has significant cultural and historical value and should be shown in classrooms
throughout the U.S. The cast alone makes this film well worth watching as so many of the players
herein went on to have distinguished careers in film and television.
Judy Irola's camera work is excellent and given the restrictions of budget and time
I would have to say it's a miracle this film ever got made. This one is one to be enjoyed.