New Orleans That Was
About New Orleans That Was
A ride on the Zephyr at Pontchartrain Beach, a ride on the Canal Street streetcar, a journey along the New Basin Canal, exploring Lincoln Beach, watching the New Orleans Pelicans play ball, seeing the Mardi Gras Indians on tree-lined North Claiborne Avenue or just going to the neighborhood movie theatres. Visit some of the special places from New Orleans’ recent past.
New Orleans That Was is a 2022 documentary history film. It runs 62 minutes and was released in July 2022.
The film is filed under african american history and american history.
Deacon John Moore stars as Self, Charmaine Neville as Self, Leah Chase as Self, and Dr. John as Self. American members can watch it on PBS.
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