A Texas Funeral (2000)

A Texas Funeral (2000)
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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, Rovi

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Starring:
Robert PatrickJoanne Whalley, (more)
Director(s):
William Blake Herron
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of A Texas Funeral

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, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
101 mins

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Director(s):
William Blake Herron
Producer(s):
Damian JonesGraham Broadbent
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Situations)
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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Nancy H.

Bizarre, but a joy. A hearwarmer like "Second Hand Lions". Will watch again!

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