Pier 21 Theatre

Pier 21 Theater is a family friendly venue that offers three documentary films for history buffs and curious visitors alike. The movies highlight the major events of Galveston Island including the 1900 storm that ravaged the island and chronicles of Galveston’s beloved pirate history. For those interested in the 1900 story, The Great Storm, is a 27-minute documentary that tells the incredible story of the deadliest natural disaster in United States history through personal letters, photos and articles. The Great Storm is shown hourly and was directed by C. Grant Mitchell. Pirate enthusiasts are sure to enjoy the 18-minute Pirate Island chronicles the adventures of the infamous Jean Laffite who called Galveston home for three years. Pirate Island is shown on the half hour and was directed by C. Grant Mitchell. Fans of the hit television show, “Who Do You Think You Are” will enjoy Galveston – Gateway on the Gulf, a 56-minute PBS documentary on immigration. This film gives a history of Galveston as a port of entry for more than 133,000 immigrants and is shown at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.