Battle of the Alamo gradually became known as a battle site rather than a former mission. The Texas Legislature purchased the land and buildings in the early part of the 20th century and designated the Alamo chapel as an official Texas State Shrine. The Alamo has been the subject of numerous non-fiction works beginning in 1843. Most Americans, however, are more familiar with the myths and legends spread by many of the movie and television adaptations, including the 1950s Disney mini-series "Davy Crockett" and John Wayne's 1960 film "The Alamo". Under President Antonio López de Santa Anna, the Mexican government began to shift away
Alamo: The Price of Freedom Alamo: The Price of Freedom Alamo: The Price of Freedom is a 1988 American IMAX film directed and written by Kieth Merrill starring Merrill Connally, Casey Biggs, Enrique Sandino, Steve Sandor, Don Swayze, and Derek Caballero. The film was distributed by Macgillivray Freeman Films. It is based on the George A. McAlister book of the same name. It is shown at San Antonio's IMAX in Theater Rivercenter. In 1836, soldiers sacrifice their lives in combat in the new Republic of Texas. At the time of its filming, the production generated much controversy among the Tejano population of San Antonio who