Bury The Hatchet
Synopsis
BURY THE HATCHET is a portrait of three Mardi Gras Indian “Big Chiefs” of New Orleans, descendants of runaway slaves taken in long ago by the Native Americans of the Louisiana bayous. Once plagued by intertribal violence, today these African-American tribes take to the backstreets of New Orleans on Mardi Gras, dressed in elaborate Native-American influenced costumes they've sewn over the course of the year. When tribes meet, instead of attacking each other with hatchets and knives, they battle over which Chief has the prettiest suit. Director Aaron Walker's 5-year-long intimate entry into this often hidden New Orleans experience also reveals other battles the Chiefs face every day: harassment by the police, gentrification of their neighborhoods, disinterested youth, old age, and natural disaster. Still, the Chiefs prove their determination to survive.
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January 1, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aaron Walker
- Screenplay & Story
- Aaron Walker
- Original Title
- Bury The Hatchet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aaron Walker
Aaron Walker
Julie Gustafson, George Ingmire
Department Leadership Roster
Aaron Walker
Director
Julie Gustafson
Producer
Aaron Walker
Writer
George Ingmire
Producer
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What is Bury The Hatchet about?
BURY THE HATCHET is a portrait of three Mardi Gras Indian “Big Chiefs” of New Orleans, descendants of runaway slaves taken in long ago by the Native Americans of the Louisiana bayous. Once plagued by intertribal violence, today these African-American tribes take to the backstreets of New Orleans on Mardi Gras, dressed in elaborate Native-American influenced costumes they've sewn over the course of the year. When tribes meet, instead of attacking each other with hatchets and knives, they battle over which Chief has the prettiest suit. Director Aaron Walker's 5-year-long intimate entry into this often hidden New Orleans experience also reveals other battles the Chiefs face every day: harassment by the police, gentrification of their neighborhoods, disinterested youth, old age, and natural disaster. Still, the Chiefs prove their determination to survive.
Who directed Bury The Hatchet?
Bury The Hatchet was directed by Aaron Walker.
Who stars in Bury The Hatchet?
The principal cast of Bury The Hatchet includes Alfred Doucette, Victor Harris, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux.
When was Bury The Hatchet released and how long is it?
Bury The Hatchet was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.