The Third Coast (1981)

The Third Coast (1981) poster

This documentary seeks to capture the evolving character of Houston. The film pays special attention to the city’s rapid expansion—investigating not only what attracts so many people to the Bayou City but also its ongoing drawbacks, from a struggling mass transit system to alarming statistics about the use of deadly force by Houston police officers. Of particular note is footage of the premiere of French fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld’s Chloé collection at Neiman Marcus and an open casting call for Urban Cowboy (1980).

Director: Alan Raymond, Susan Raymond
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
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Cinematography: Susan Raymond, Alan Raymond
Editing: Susan Raymond, Alan Raymond
Production: Video Verité
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Third Coast about?
This documentary seeks to capture the evolving character of Houston. The film pays special attention to the city’s rapid expansion—investigating not only what attracts so many people to the Bayou City but also its ongoing drawbacks, from a struggling mass transit system to alarming statistics about the use of deadly force by Houston police officers. Of particular note is footage of the premiere of French fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld’s Chloé collection at Neiman Marcus and an open casting call for Urban Cowboy (1980).
Who directed The Third Coast?
The Third Coast was directed by Alan Raymond, Susan Raymond.
How long is The Third Coast?
The Third Coast has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
What genre is The Third Coast?
The Third Coast is a Documentary film.
Where was The Third Coast produced?
The Third Coast was produced in United States of America.