Tootie's Last Suit
Synopsis
The feature-length documentary, TOOTIE’S LAST SUIT explores the complex relationships, rituals, history, and music of New Orleans’ vibrant Mardi Gras Indian culture while telling the story of Allison “Tootie” Montana, former Chief of Yellow Pocahontas Hunters. Celebrated throughout the New Orleans as “the prettiest,” for the beauty and inventiveness of his elaborately beaded Mardi Gras costumes, Tootie Montana masked for 52 years, longer than any other Mardi Gras Indian. Yet Tootie Montana’s contributions to Mardi Gras Indian culture far exceed his artistic innovations and dedication. Through the example of his own achievement, he came to be revered for turning Mardi Gras Indians away from gang-style violence toward artistic accomplishment and competition. In the aftermath of Katrina, TOOTIE’S LAST SUIT bears witness to the Mardi Gras Indians who, in picking up the threads of their torn lives and tradition, are the spiritual healers of New Orleans.
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Tootie's Last Suit Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-11-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lisa Katzman
- Original Title
- Tootie's Last Suit
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
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Lisa Katzman
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Lisa Katzman
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What is Tootie's Last Suit about?
The feature-length documentary, TOOTIE’S LAST SUIT explores the complex relationships, rituals, history, and music of New Orleans’ vibrant Mardi Gras Indian culture while telling the story of Allison “Tootie” Montana, former Chief of Yellow Pocahontas Hunters. Celebrated throughout the New Orleans as “the prettiest,” for the beauty and inventiveness of his elaborately beaded Mardi Gras costumes, Tootie Montana masked for 52 years, longer than any other Mardi Gras Indian. Yet Tootie Montana’s contributions to Mardi Gras Indian culture far exceed his artistic innovations and dedication. Through the example of his own achievement, he came to be revered for turning Mardi Gras Indians away from gang-style violence toward artistic accomplishment and competition. In the aftermath of Katrina, TOOTIE’S LAST SUIT bears witness to the Mardi Gras Indians who, in picking up the threads of their torn lives and tradition, are the spiritual healers of New Orleans.
Who directed Tootie's Last Suit?
Tootie's Last Suit was directed by Lisa Katzman.
Who stars in Tootie's Last Suit?
The principal cast of Tootie's Last Suit includes Wynton Marsalis, Dr. John.
When was Tootie's Last Suit released and how long is it?
Tootie's Last Suit was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.