Movie Night: "Cracker: The Last Cowboys of Florida"

Fri Jan 23 2026 at 05:30 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-05:00

3945 Museum Dr, Tallahassee, FL, United States, Florida 32310 | Tallahassee

Tallahassee Museum
Publisher/HostTallahassee Museum
Movie Night: "Cracker: The Last Cowboys of Florida"
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Join us for a special screening of a captivating documentary about Florida's vanishing cowboy culture. Tickets are limited and "Advance Purchase" only, so lasso 'em up before they're gone!
📅 Friday, January 23, 2026
⏰ RUN OF SHOW ⏰
- 5:30 PM Meet & Greet Reception in the Phipps Gallery, currently featuring the traveling exhibit "Beaches, Creatures, and Cowboys: Florida Movie Posters,"
- 6:00 PM Performance by Mac Martin, producer and film score producer in the Fleischmann Natural Science Building
- 6:15 PM screening begins
- 7:30pm Q & A with director Victor Milt and producer/composer Mac Martin
🎟️ Members free (reservation required), Non-members $10 advance purchase required 🎟️
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ABOUT THE FILM: "Cracker: The Last Cowboys of Florida" tells the remarkable story of Florida's cattle ranching heritage and the resilient cowboys who have shaped our state's history. Long before theme parks and beaches defined Florida, cattle ranching was the backbone of the state's economy, and the "Crackers" were the cowboys who made it possible.
This documentary explores the lives, traditions, and challenges of Florida's working cowboys, preserving a vital piece of our cultural heritage that's rapidly disappearing. Through stunning cinematography and intimate storytelling, discover a side of Florida few people know exists.
See a trailer here:

🎬 SPECIAL GUESTS: The film's director Victor Milt and producer/score composer Mac Martin will be in attendance for a Q&A session following the screening! This is a rare opportunity to hear firsthand about the making of the film and ask your questions about Florida's cowboy culture.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Meet and greet reception with the director and the producer/film score composer in the Phipps Gallery
🎬 Full documentary screening
🎤 Q&A with the film's DIRECTOR following the screening!
🍿 Light refreshments!
Perfect for:
✓ History buffs
✓ Families looking for educational entertainment
✓ Anyone interested in authentic Florida culture
✓ Fans of documentary films
✓ Aspiring filmmakers (learn from a director!)
✓ Supporters of agricultural heritage
About the Exhibit: "Beaches, Creatures, and Cowboys: Florida Movie Posters," showcases vintage film promotional art from Florida's cinematic past, including beach party films and Westerns, and is included with general admission through February 20, 2026 during regular Museum hours.
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3945 Museum Dr, Tallahassee, FL, United States, Florida 32310

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