Overview

"Children of 'Giant'" is a documentary film that unearths deeply wrought emotions in the small West Texas town of Marfa, before, during and after the month-long production of George Stevens' 1956 feature film, "Giant." Based on the controversial Edna Ferber novel of the same name, the film, "Giant" did not shy from strong social-issue themes experienced throughout post-WWII America. George Stevens, its producer and director, purposely gravitated to the drought-ridden community of Marfa for most all of the exterior scenes.

Cast

Henry Cisneros, Elsa Cárdenas, James Dean, Robert Hinkle, Earl Holliman, Rock Hudson, Ivan Moffat, Chale Nafus

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What is "Children of 'Giant'" about?

"Children of 'Giant'" is a documentary film that unearths deeply wrought emotions in the small West Texas town of Marfa, before, during and after the month-long production of George Stevens' 1956 feature film, "Giant." Based on the controversial Edna Ferber novel of the same name, the film, "Giant" did not shy from strong social-issue themes experienced throughout post-WWII America. George Stevens, its producer and director, purposely gravitated to the drought-ridden community of Marfa for most all of the exterior scenes.

When was "Children of 'Giant'" released?

Children of 'Giant' was released in 2015.

Who stars in "Children of 'Giant'"?

The cast includes Henry Cisneros, Elsa Cárdenas, James Dean, Robert Hinkle.