New Orleans: The First 300 Years - 2017

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.

87min
2017
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

Cast

John Goodman profile pictureJohn GoodmanNarrator
Irma Thomas profile pictureIrma ThomasInterviewee

About New Orleans: The First 300 Years

New Orleans: The First 300 Years Overview

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.

Runtime: 87min

Extra details

Original Title: New Orleans: The First 300 Years
Original Language: English
Directed By: Larry Roussarie
Production Companies
WYESPublic Broadcasting Service (PBS)The Historic New Orleans CollectionMeraux Foundation