Narrated by actor John Goodman and produced by Peggy Scott Laborde, this documentary was produced for the city of New Orleans tricentennial in 2018. It focuses not only on New Orleans’ earliest days, but also tracks the evolution of the modern city, including its literary and music legacy and politics. Included are interviews with almost 30 notable New Orleanians.
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- Released
- Production
- WYES, PBS, Meraux Foundation
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Top Cast
John Goodman as Narrator
Irma Thomas as Interviewee
Jacquelyn Clarkson as Interviewee
Bruce Boyd Raeburn as Interviewee
Deacon John Moore as Interviewee
Jason Weise as Interviewee
Walter Issacson as Interviewee
Gwen Thompkins as Interviewee
Top Crew
Larry Roussarie · Director, Editor
Peggy Scott Laborde · Producer
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