Honky Tonk Heaven: Legend of the Broken Spoke | USA | Documentary | Sam Wainwright Douglas & Brenda Greene Mitchell | 75 min
George Strait, Willie Nelson, Ernest Tubb, Bob Wills, George Jones and Roy Acuff have all been regulars on stage at the world famous honky-tonk, The Broken Spoke. With fifty years under its belt buckle “the last of the true Texas dance halls” has endured rapid urban growth and skyrocketing rents due to the passion and hard work of its charismatic, tenacious owners. More than just a history lesson of this landmark venue, the film reveals a universal story about what it takes to maintain a family business in our increasingly corporate-driven society. Interviews include Willie Nelson, Jerry Jeff Walker, Dale Watson, James Hand, Jesse Dayton, the Waco Brothers and Alvin Crow.
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Individual ticket: $10 at the door (Cash or Credit)
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Seating capacity: 83
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