S.O.B. and the Legend of Alan Schafer (Full Documentary 2009)
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- A documentary about the controversial man who created South of the Border, America's largest Mexican themed roadside attraction. Made in 2009 by Nate Mallard and Jesse Berger with the help of a grant from the College of Charleston.
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Winner of the audience choice award at the Charleston International Film Festival. This documentary originally aired on the Documentary Channel. Music by the great blues musician Dennis Gruenling - buy his music/merch here: badassharmonica.com/
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This is 100% the BEST video about this property! I wish this vid would pop up first when people search about SoB. If more people knew about the history and what the place meant and means to this part of SC, I think they would want to support it and help it remain for future generations.
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First time I've seen this. SOB has always been a must stop for me and my family starting in the early 70s on our yearly pilgrimage to Myrtle Beach. They destroyed a lot of jobs and businesses in SC when they banned video poker. Wonderful documentary!
Great Video! I remember visiting SOB back in the early to mid 80's every summer, as a child. Back then, it seemed like an exciting place. Visiting again as an adult in the early 2000's everything was beginning to look tired, worn out. More recently, in the last 5 years or so, it looks like they are once again repainting / repairing / reinvesting in the attractions and I think that is wonderful.
Going forward, to be successful, I think they need to reinvest in the billboards. Back in the day, it feels like there were a lot more, and they were all wild designs. It helped pique interest and build excitent as you ticked away the miles. I feel like a lot of that is missing today.
Either way, I hope SOB finds a way to survive well into the future. I can't imagine crossing that state line on 95 and not seeing SOB.
Great video! Only minor recommended addition would have been to subtitle the names and positions of the people you spoke to the first time they appeared on screen
Im from out of state, but my job brings me on route to SOB.
I absolutely love this place.
I document it by doing film photography every chance I can get when I go through.
Places like this need to be preserved somehow, so I guess I'm doing my part photographically.
My wish is that somehow they would try to restore the amusement park part of it.
Unfortunately I'm sure the revenue coming in doesn't support it.
If we all had a million bucks right?
Long live SOB!
I went there as a child and never forgot it. 1976 My dad took the family on a road trip to Disney, Orlando. We slept in the old station wagon to save money (IE poor) It was a magical trip. My brother and I would scream with excitement at every billboard. South Of the Border just 8 miles away! I'll never forget it. God Bless that place. I agree. it needs to be preserved.
Excellent video of a place I never heard of inmy 65 yrs!!! Makes me want to go there!!! The total hugeness of the entire complex is staggering and it still looks like it could go on for many more years!!! Attaboy, Alan Schaefer!!!!
Excellent documentary! Ty!
Wonderful doc. Thanks so much for posting.
I’m from Charleston SC. I’ve met most of these people when I was a kid. My dad would lock me out the rv at their rv park to do his drugs and pass out or to beat my step mom. It’s amazing I was never kidnapped as a kid due to my dads negligence but these ppl here were really kind and just kinda took me in
Great work. loved it.
Thanks
Nice documentary. It seems the people that work there are really fond of the place. I wonder how SOB is doing today, 11 years later. Good work getting Dennis Gruenling for the music. I used to see him play in Jersey in the late 90's. I thought the music sounded familiar! I wonder if there's any footage of SOB during the 70's and 80's. It's too bad people are in such a hurry to get somewhere nowadays and not many stop anymore.
Cbs sponsored doc or Cbs billboard? Great documentary love it.
Gracias
Our family stopped there in about 1966. It was a blast for us kids! I was twelve, and wonderstruck to see an indoor fireworks store. It fascinated me. And, it was the one and only time in our childhood we got to buy some fireworks. Normally our parents said we can't afford to waste money on them and they are too dangerous. But my Dad weakened and we got some and had a ball with them. Didn't get hurt either. Later I became an eye surgeon and, ironically, a professional licensed pyrotechnician. So thanks SOB for having a start in me becoming a pro fireworks display operator!! Interestingly, in 35 years of practice, I have only seen two fireworks eye injuries in a state that allows fireworks use 365 days a year. Here's a show I did using consumer fireworks you could buy at SOB: czcams.com/video/WqqP7Y2f4tU/video.html
The end with him talking where can I a copy of that old documentary with him I can't find it anywhere online anymore
It was a SCETV Southern Lens documentary. They used to have it at their store, but it appears it's no longer for sale. Maybe try contacting them?
I’m still watching this video but reading the comments. If you ever find that documentary PLEASE share! I have such fond memories stopping here in the 70s and 80s on the way to the beach.
it's clear to see Mr. Schafer had his eyes on h pize nd knew exactly what he was doing. The pla ce i still beutiful. The mployees alway have smile and I hope the place stays forever.
I wish I could have met him.
I would have worked for him for FREE.
I remember when me and my family we used to stop by south of the border sometime when we go . Nice place
who is the girl talking? identify the people!! she is very interesting. does she work for SOB? is she an expert on marketing? what is the deal?
I've driven by this place SO many times.........I REALLY need to stop at least once!
Yes, please do.
I try to stop, even if just to buy a soda, icecream or snack. It's a throwback to the old tourist traps of yesrerday, and at this point, a true piece of Americana.
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I only ever stopped here for the Fireworks on my family summer road trips coming BACK from Miami to New York City. Nobody ever stays here though, its a tourist trap as most regulars will tell ya.😁
Google Earth calls it a "Mexican-themed" resort. That seems not so PC these days, but I wish to go back one day. Its been about 20 years since I was there. I remember hoping that the hat would be open. Some times it was, and sometimes the Mexicans (from the Mexican-themed resort) would be taking a siesta.
13 miles from where i stay
S.O.D. and the Legend of Billy Milano
What is a bee-uh stand?
Phonetic way of spelling “beer.”
heh neat.
to bad this place is a ghost town now. It was a main stay of the roadside attractions in the 70s
Well, it's not quite a ghost town - it's still in operation, and who knows; once Covid passes, it may bounce back a little. But you're right - it's pretty much a shadow of its former glory. It's like they say, everything has its time, and once an establishment's founder dies, their vision dies with them.
Aunt Evelyn. 9:10
Thank you for giving my family access to this. Evelyn Hechtkopf passed away June 3, 2017. One heck of a woman.
He wasn’t supporting he was profiting from the cultures and small communities ..
I knew some lefty would be on here crying cultural appropriation. It’s called capitalism. He was supporting because he created lots of jobs. The guy was a genius in his time. Probably a lot more than what you have ever done!
That guy MUMBLES can't hear well !
I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed this video. I still remember the first visit here on the way to the beach. Maybe it was 1976 or 78 and it was the highlight of the trip. An exotic oasis of colorful fun, games, food, and souvenirs! I remember the workers were all “Mexican” to go along with the theme. I had never seen such beautiful tan dark-haired girls and women in my life. Absolutely made a huge impact on the physical features of the opposite sex that I found the most attractive. My first exposure to tacos and burritos as well. At the time, I wanted to stay there instead of going on to the beach.
Hearing her say "the idea of Mexico" is grossly offensive. MEXICO IS A REAL PLACE!
Lighten up pendejo
Cry baby leftist. 😭