What is eagle pennell?

Eagle Pennell was an American film director, born on July 2, 1952, in Travis County, Texas. He is best known for his contribution to the American independent cinema movement in the 1970s. Pennell's work often depicted working-class Texans and their struggles in everyday life.

Pennell's most famous film, "The Whole Shootin' Match," was released in 1978 and became a cult classic. The film was shot on a shoestring budget and starred Pennell's childhood friend Lou Perryman. The film's success helped to launch Pennell's career as a filmmaker.

Pennell went on to direct several other films, including "Last Night at the Alamo" (1983), "Heart Full of Soul" (1985), and "Doc's Full Service" (1987). He also worked as a producer on several films, including Richard Linklater's "Slacker" (1991) and Kevin Smith's "Clerks" (1994).

Unfortunately, Pennell struggled with alcoholism and drug addiction throughout his life and died at the age of 49 in 2002. Despite his short career, his influence on independent cinema continues to inspire filmmakers today.