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In this clip from the unfinished Horton Foote Project -
Horton Foote: Convicts: A Journey Through Time and Texture 10/20/89
Filmed on the set of "Convicts."
Now seeking funding to finish this 40yr old project.
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Horton Foote (1916-2009) was a celebrated American playwright and screenwriter, known for his prolific body of work that often depicted the quiet intricacies of American life, particularly in rural Texas. Born in Wharton, Texas, his experiences growing up in a small Gulf Coast town heavily influenced his writing, with many of his plays and screenplays set in the fictional town of Harrison, Texas, a stand-in for his hometown. His works explored universal themes of survival, belonging, and the human spirit, earning him a reputation for his beautifully observed, minimal stories.

Throughout his career, Foote garnered significant acclaim, including two Academy Awards for his screenplays: one for the adaptation of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) and another for his original screenplay Tender Mercies (1983). He also received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1995 for his play The Young Man from Atlanta. Foote's career spanned nearly seven decades, encompassing theater, film, and television, and his insightful portrayal of everyday struggles and the complexities of small-town communities cemented his legacy as a major voice in American storytelling.