Children of Giant

Children of Giant

Documentary 2015

In 1955, Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean and a massive crew descended on the Texas town of Marfa to begin production on Giant. Now, 60 years later, Children of Giant explores the film’s still timely examination of racial prejudice.

Documentary 2015

PG

Children of Giant

In the summer of 1955, it seemed as if all of Hollywood had descended on the dusty West Texas town of Marfa as production began on the highly anticipated movie Giant. Now, 60 years later, "Children of Giant" returns to Marfa to explore the dramatic story behind the making of the film and its enduring legacy.

1 hr 24 min · Apr 17, 2015

Hector Galan

Director
Evelyn Ledesma Galan

Producer
Karen Bernstein

Producer
Carolyn Pfeiffer

Producer
Hector Galan

Producer

About

Children of Giant

DOCUMENTARY

In 1955, Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean and a massive crew descended on the Texas town of Marfa to begin production on Giant. Now, 60 years later, Children of Giant explores the film’s still timely examination of racial prejudice.

Information

Studio: PBS
Released: 2015
Rated: PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio and Subtitles: English (AAC, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.