American Experience: New Orleans (2007)

Synopsis of American Experience: New Orleans

Explore the rich history of the city gave rise to jazz, and endured one of the greatest natural disasters ever to strike American soil. A colorful cultural melting pot with a history that's deeper than the darkest bayou, New Orleans' diverse culture inspired such artists as Tennessee Williams and Louis Armstrong to produce works that still resonate decades after their deaths. From Huey Long's war against the "Old Regulars" to Mardi Gras, the exodus of the middle class and Hurricane Katrina, this documentary paints a vivid picture of the city where anything seems possible. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Director(s):

Stephen Ives

Writer(s):

Michelle Ferrari

Producer(s):

Jenny Carchman, Amanda Pollak, Stephen Ives

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