Famous Filibusters and One Not-so-Famous Filibuster
Some famous filibusters:
In reel life, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) with Jimmy Stewart as Jefferson Smith
See Washington Post D.C. Movies article from 1996 on Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
In real life, Strom Thurmond (1957) filibusters 24 hours, 18 minutes against a Civil Rights Bill
NPR Diversions: Thurmond's Filibuster Record Secure
Morning Edition, May 24, 2007 · The late Sen. Strom Thurmond's record is secure. In 1957, Thurmond conducted a filibuster that lasted more than 24 hours. Buffalo high-schooler Jeffrey Long tried to break the record for his senior project. He fell asleep five hours short of his goal.
One not-so-famous filibuster:
Mr. Mumpower & House Republican Caucus Go to Nashville (2007) live in Nashville
Reality in Tennessee General Assembly is Senate Rules and House Rules specifically allow setting of time limits of how long a member can speak on a bill.