Texas Focus: For the Love of Meat
Texas Spirit Theater | NR | 54 min. | Documentary
March 1, 2025 6 to 9 p.m.
Join us for a special 10th anniversary screening of For the Love of Meat.
Event Details
Join us for a mouthwatering celebration of Texas BBQ culture! In honor of the 10th anniversary of For the Love of Meat, we're hosting a special screening of the documentary that captured the heart, soul, and smoke of the Lone Star State's most beloved culinary tradition. Hear from filmmakers, BBQ experts, and legendary pitmasters on the past decade of Texas BBQ, its growing global influence, and what's next for this cherished tradition in a changing culinary landscape.
Stay after the film screening for a panel discussion and Q&A with film producers Jeff Jones, Matthew Johnson, Brandon Gonzales, and Matthew Wallis; Texas Monthly Barbecue Editor Daniel Vaughn; and pitmasters Tom Micklethwait (Micklethwait Barbecue), Wayne Mueller (Louie Mueller Barbecue), and Kelli Nevarez (LaVaca BBQ). Purchase Meet & Greet tickets to attend a social hour with the panelists before the screening.
- Reception from 6 to 6:45 p.m. | Meet & Greet tickets only.
- Doors open at 6:45 for general admission.
- Film screening from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Panel Discussion and Q&A 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Ticket Levels
Meet & Greet tickets provide access to a welcome reception at 6 p.m. with one drink ticket, BBQ tasting, film screening, and Q&A panel discussion. Meet & Greet tickets must be purchased in advance. Limited tickets available. Tickets are $15 for Members and $25 for non-members. SOLD OUT
General admission tickets include the screening and Q&A panel discussion. Doors open at 6:45 pm. Tickets are $8 for Members and $12 for non-members.
A cinematic exploration of the Texas narrative, the Museum's Texas Focus Film Series highlights stories by, for, and about Texans.
Rating: UR
Suggested age: All ages
Producers: Jeff Jones, Matthew Johnson, Brandon Gonzales, and Matthew Wallis
Starring: Aaron Franklin, Wayne Mueller, and Tootsie Tomanetz
Appearances by: Joe Capello, Todd Ashmore, John Fullilove, Jake Silverstein, Kim and Mark Cooper, Kenneth Laird, James Davis, Greg Meyer, Gerald Birkelbach, Roy Perez, and Kerry Bexley
Runtime: 54 min.
Release year: 2015
Genre: Documentary
It takes more than wood, meat, and fire to make great Texas BBQ. It takes passion, patience, dedication, and a deep understanding of tradition. For the Love of Meat visits with some of the top BBQ pitmasters in Central Texas to learn what it’s like to make such iconic food, and what it takes to do it. Aaron Franklin of the now famous Franklin BBQ in Austin, Tootsie Tomanetz of Snow's BBQ in Lexington, and Wayne Mueller of Louie Mueller BBQ in Taylor are featured in the documentary, along with appearances from the folks at City Market, Larid’s, Cooper’s, Opie’s, and many more.
For the Love of Meat was created by Jeff Jones, Matthew Johnson, Brandon Gonzales, and Matthew Wallis and is their first documentary produced as a team. The film was edited by Jeff Jones, with music by Joel Hamilton.
Jeff Jones is a media producer working in non-profit communications. Now based in Brooklyn, New York, he jumps at the chance to return to Texas to eat some BBQ.
Matthew Johnson is a native Texan who grew up on a strict diet of Hill Country brisket and Big Red soda until he was old enough to legally order a Lone Star. To pay for it all, he is the master stone carver at Bartlett Stone Carving in Austin, Texas.
Brandon Gonzales moved to Austin, Texas in early 2001. Growing up in Tucson, Arizona, Brandon was exposed to the Sonoran Desert’s BBQ traditions which include rattlesnake, javelina, and quail. Professionally, he is a studio and touring bassist. Brandon is also a carpenter and does location audio for film projects.
Matthew L. Wallis is an independent producer, director, and editor living in Central Texas. His work has been seen on PBS, CNN, A&E, National Geographic, and Vice.
Film programs at the Bullock Museum seek to connect the public with filmmakers and their art that you won't find just anywhere. From Texas-specific titles to films from around the globe, these programs will open up a world of stories and culture for visitors. The Bullock Museum is committed to sharing the work of filmmakers of all backgrounds and identities.
The Bullock Museum, a division of the Texas State Preservation Board, is funded by Museum Members, donors, and patrons, the Texas State History Museum Foundation, and the State of Texas.
