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Post by Paul Sylvain on Sept 27, 2009 11:01:29 GMT -5
I haven't seen this in many years, but will probably do so again in a couple of weeks when I drive some out-of-state visitors down from Dallas to see the Alamo.
From what I recall, it wasn't too badly done, but perhaps my opinion will change seeing as I've discovered so much more about the siege and battle in the years since.
Here's my question -- I wonder why this short film has never been offered for sale on DVD? Maybe it has been, and I just haven't see it. I always thought it would be worthy of adding to my collection.
Paul
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Post by billchemerka on Sept 27, 2009 12:06:41 GMT -5
I haven't seen this in many years, but will probably do so again in a couple of weeks when I drive some out-of-state visitors down from Dallas to see the Alamo. From what I recall, it wasn't too badly done, but perhaps my opinion will change seeing as I've discovered so much more about the siege and battle in the years since. Here's my question -- I wonder why this short film has never been offered for sale on DVD? Maybe it has been, and I just haven't see it. I always thought it would be worthy of adding to my collection. Paul I have posed the question repeatedly over the years to the person in charge. His reply: "Movies are only released to DVD once they've completed their run in the theaters. Alamo...The Price of Freedom is still running." My constant reply: "Other IMAX films have been released. And watching them on DVD only increases the demand to see the images on the BIG screen. As such, Alamo...The Price of Freedom on DVD would increase demand to see it on the big screen; it would deter folks from seeing iit once they had it on DVD." I shared this info with many during the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the film at The Alamo Society 2008 Symposium. Go figure.
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Post by rriddle3 on Sept 27, 2009 13:44:21 GMT -5
I have posed the question repeatedly over the years to the person in charge... Who would that person be?
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Post by billchemerka on Sept 27, 2009 13:58:50 GMT -5
I have posed the question repeatedly over the years to the person in charge... Who would that person be? Doug Beach, President of the San Antonio IMAX theatre.
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Post by Paul Sylvain on Sept 28, 2009 5:32:19 GMT -5
I'm glad I'm not the only soul questioning this. It doesn't make any sense to me either, but apparently the folks who control this flick can't see the bigger picture (no pun intended).
Thanks, Bill, for shedding some light on this.
Paul
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Post by nybob on Oct 14, 2009 13:32:13 GMT -5
I saw Alamo price of freedom again this past March. I love this film everytime i see it. In a short time it tells an exciting story. The final battle is still exciting for me. The final fade to the original alamo brings the story home. I would buy this film in a minute. Bob
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Post by Paul Sylvain on Oct 14, 2009 16:49:38 GMT -5
Likewise, Bob ... maybe even in less than a heartbeat.
Paul
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Post by Kevin Young on Oct 14, 2009 19:45:59 GMT -5
I'm glad I'm not the only soul questioning this. It doesn't make any sense to me either, but apparently the folks who control this flick can't see the bigger picture (no pun intended). Thanks, Bill, for shedding some light on this. Paul Good luck! Welcome to part of my world for many years...
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Post by nybob on Oct 15, 2009 23:38:35 GMT -5
One final comment. I would trade 20 copies of the alamo 13 days of agony for 1 copy of the alamo price of freedom. Bob
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Post by Paul Sylvain on Oct 16, 2009 5:50:42 GMT -5
Just 20 copies, Bob? Man, I don't think you could give those dogs away, let alone get anything in return for them.
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Post by Kevin Young on Oct 16, 2009 10:44:04 GMT -5
One final comment. I would trade 20 copies of the alamo 13 days of agony for 1 copy of the alamo price of freedom. Bob That is one of the best comments APF has ever gotten. Thanks!
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Post by bigpix on May 13, 2010 19:46:34 GMT -5
I saw 'Alamo: Price of Freedom' for the first time on a recent trip to San Antonio and thought it was terrific. I would have bought a copy at the theatre if they'd been available. I really can't understand the reasoning behind keeping out of the DVD market. It would certainly bring in more $$ and I don't believe it would stop folks from seeing on a trip. If I ever get back, I'll see it again. I believe a digitally restored version on DVD would be welcomed by any Alamo afficianado. The film looked to me like it could use a little cleaning up. By that I mean it showed its age a bit. A restoration is just what it needs. Then it would even look better on the giant screen.
paul
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Post by fespar on Nov 25, 2010 15:24:11 GMT -5
I saw the un-edited Alamo-The Price of Freedom years ago.It ran for 75 minutes.
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Post by Rich Curilla on Nov 26, 2010 22:22:31 GMT -5
I saw the un-edited Alamo-The Price of Freedom years ago.It ran for 75 minutes. Me too. But the scenes they cut out (at first) were just atrocious -- if that was a fine cut that I saw and not a rough cut. Bad timing with acting and action without the benefit of being tightened by cut-aways and other editing tricks. Better without them. I was disappointed that many moments had been cut out in later days, but it looks like most is back in again this new print. I think it runs 38 minutes. Seeing it without all the scratches allowed me to appreciate the fine acting brought to the film by Casey Biggs as Travis. Very moving.
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Post by crocketteer58 on Nov 28, 2010 0:43:37 GMT -5
I've NEVER had a chance to see "Price of Freedom", as it is only shown there, and only there. I, too, called them regarding releasing it at the many IMAX theaters countrywide, and/or put it on DVD - I got the "company line" answer - that it was a San Antonio "special" specifically made for visitors to The Shrine. I've watched Alamo movies in all places and I'm sure others would also appreciate releasing it, one method or another - would be liked by many folk who can't just skip down the block to the Battle Site. We have an Imax theater here where I live, and I saw the fine special that Nat. Geo. made, on the 200th anniv. - of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and now see that it is being sold as a DVD. The Alamo IMAX film deserves the same release, and am positive that it will not cut into the profits made by tourists and Alamo buffs - as they've likely come a long way, to finally see the Site, and all that San Antonio has to offer.
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