Sam Houston: American Statesman, Soldier, and Pioneer Documentary DVD 7 1/2" x 5 1/4" x 1/2" Meet the legend. The impact of Sam Houston on Texas history cannot be overstated. This award-winning documentary, full of rare photographs and commentary by leading Texas history scholars, descendants, and political figures who followed in his footsteps, brings to life the brilliant military man and masterful politician who led Texas through revolution, independence, and statehood. His complex personal life, from his years among the Cherokees to his marriages and his battle with the bottle, was just as colorful. 2 hours, 51 minutes.