New Orleans: The First 300 Years
Synopsis
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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John Goodman
Narrator
Irma Thomas
Interviewee
Jacquelyn Clarkson
Interviewee
Bruce Boyd Raeburn
Interviewee
Deacon John Moore
Interviewee
Jason Weise
Interviewee
Walter Issacson
Interviewee
Gwen Thompkins
Interviewee
Richard Campanella
Interviewee
Robert Cangelosi
Interviewee
Raphael Cassimere
Interviewee
Mary Lou Christovich
Interviewee
Robert Dupont
Interviewee
Clarke “Doc” Hawley
Interviewee
George Hero, III
Interviewee
Ann Masson
Interviewee
Lawrence Powell
Interviewee
Julia Reed
Interviewee
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Roussarie
- Screenplay & Story
- John Kemp
- Original Title
- New Orleans: The First 300 Years
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- WYES, PBS, Meraux Foundation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Roussarie
John Kemp
Larry Roussarie
Peggy Scott Laborde
Department Leadership Roster
Peggy Scott Laborde
Producer
Larry Roussarie
Director
Larry Roussarie
Editor
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What is New Orleans: The First 300 Years about?
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.
Who directed New Orleans: The First 300 Years?
New Orleans: The First 300 Years was directed by Larry Roussarie.
Who stars in New Orleans: The First 300 Years?
The principal cast of New Orleans: The First 300 Years includes John Goodman, Irma Thomas, Jacquelyn Clarkson, Bruce Boyd Raeburn, Deacon John Moore.
When was New Orleans: The First 300 Years released and how long is it?
New Orleans: The First 300 Years was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.