A Fair to Remember (documentary)

"A Fair to Remember" is a documentary about the Texas State Fair and debuted in February 2007 at the Hall of State located on the grounds of Fair Park in Dallas, Texas.

Synopsis

The film chronicles the history of the Texas State Fair beginning in 1886. The film covers the banning of gambling at the fair, early Midway rides and some of Dallas' firsts such as electric lights, power stations and air planes. Old stock footage of the State Fair shows why it attracted people from all over the country. It includes scenes from the bake-offs and cook-offs held annually, plus a comical scene that has women singing a song about SPAM. The film also shows various foods that have been included at the fair. Stock footage of the State Fair and interviews of fair attendees provide a look into historical Dallas.

Production

The film was written, directed and produced by Allen Mondell, Cynthia Salzman Mondell and co-produced by Phillip Allen. Narration is provided by actor and Texas native Barry Corbin. Original music provided by Grammy-winning Brave Combo.

References

ref cite web|url=http://www.advocatemag.com/uploads/pdf/01_9_07_ED%20.pdf|format=HTML|title=A Sense of Direction|last=Mitchell|first=Keri|date=LakewoodEastDallas Septermber 2007 p. 42-47. Retrieved on October 1, 2007.

CBS Channel 11, Dallas, TXhttp://cbs11tv.com/video/?id=[e-mail] Retrieved October 2, 2007.

ref cite web|url=http://www.guidelive.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/DN-afi_0228gl.State.Edition1.201c2df.html|title=AFI film fest lineup announced|last=Vognar|first=Chris|date=2007-02-28 Retrieved October 1, 2007.

ref cite web|url=http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/021507dnmetstatefairdoc.e1a046.html|format=HTML|title=State Fair is the star of new film|last=Menzer|first=Katie|date=2007-02-15 Retrieved October 1, 2007.

ref Preservation Tree Services. Proud sponsor of A Fair to Remember television broadcasthttp://www.preservationtree.com/content.asp?menuid=&contentid=News&content=Details&id=69Retrieved October 1, 2007.

External links

* [http://www.bigtex.com Bigtex.com]
* [http://www.mediaprojects.org|title Media Projects Inc non-profit organization]
*cite web|url=http://www.myfoxdfw.com/myfox/pages/ContentDetail?contentId=4443469|title=Filmmakers on 'A Fair to Remember' interview on Fox Channel 4
*cite web|url=http://cbs11tv.com/video/?id=[e-mail]|title='A Fair to Remember' DVD Shows Fair History interview on CBS Channel 11