Reports and Articles of Interest

Former Saints player Joe Johnson- makes a difference in youth communities

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Muhammad Ali: Made in Miami tells not only Ali's story, but the story of Miami's black community and the Fifth Street Gym, as well. The film combines rarely seen footage with interviews of trainer Angelo Dundee, fight doctor Ferdie Pacheco, Ali's Miami neighbors, former Overtown residents, and sportswriters and photographers who covered the young phenom. Wednesday, June 4th, 3am,

Independent Lens: The Order of Myths – Beneath the surface of pageantry at America's oldest Mardi Gras lies a complex story about race relations and the ever-present racial divide in America.Thursday June 11th, 1am,

American Experience: ROBERTO CLEMENTE Clemente's talent and inimitable style drew legions of fans, but as this American Experience production reveals, he was more than an exceptional baseball player. He was also a committed humanitarian who challenged racial discrimination and worked for social justice. Monday June 15th, 8pm,

Plantation Portraits - "The documentary celebrates the extravagance of the homes built during the boom years of cotton and sugarcane plantations (1830-1860)…rare Louisiana treasures.” Saturday June 27th, 2pm

Faded Ladies - Africa House, Ashland-Belle Helene, Badin-Roque, Destrehan, Houmas House, Germania, Godchaux-Reserve, Hermitage, Homeplace-Keller, LeBeau, Magnolia Lane, Whitney. Born of the resilient skills of Native American builders and shaped by the endeavors of African, French, Spanish, German and West Indian artisans and craftsmen, a new Creole culture emerged in a vast untamed delta landscape. Yet much of this treasure trove of Louisiana's architectural heritage teeters on the edge of obscurity. Saturday June 27th, 4pm

UNO Memories – University of New Orleans memories over its 50 year history. Sunday June 28th, 11pm.

New Orleans That Was – Pontchartrain Beach amusement park, ride on the Canal Street streetcar, journey along the New Basin Canal, exploring Lincoln Beach; watching the N.O. Pelicans play ball; Mardi Gras Indians on North Claiborne Avenue and neighborhood movie theatres. Produced and narrated by Peggy Scott Laborde. Sunday June 7th, Noon.

New Orleans In The 60's – New Orleans during a snowstorm; Hurricanes Betsy & Camille; President John F. Kennedy during a 1962 visit to the city; Lee Harvey Oswald in N.O.; the first Endymion & Bacchus parades; the Vieux Carre Riverfront Expressway controversy. Produced and narrated by Peggy Scott Laborde. Sunday, June 7th, 8p.

NOVA "Forgotten Genius" - is a fascinating and largely unknown story of scientific triumph and racial inequality. It covers the extraordinary life journey of Percy Julian, one of the great African American chemists of the 20th century. Tuesday, June 2nd, 12am, Saturday, June 6th, 3p.

POV: New Muslim Cool - Puerto Rican-American rapper Hamza Pérez pulled himself out of drug dealing and street life 12 years ago and became a Muslim. Now he's moved to Pittsburgh's tough North Side to start a new religious community, rebuild his shattered family and take his message of faith to other young people through hard-hitting hip-hop music. Produced in association with Latino Public Broadcasting (LPB) and the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM). Thursday June 25th, 2am

The French Quarter That Was Filled with rare historic footage and home movies, this program chronicles the people and places that have made the historic French Quarter New Orleans' most beloved neighborhood. 2pm Saturday May 2, 11pm Monday May 17th.

Lost Restaurants In New Orleans In New Orleans we don't just eat to live, but "live to eat!" Take a peek at some of the most well known restaurants from the Crescent City's recent past. 4pm Saturday May 2, 8pm Sunday May 3, 4pm Saturday May 9.

Independent Lens: At Home In Utopia raises issues of economic justice and race relations that are very relevant to present circumstances. ...it will reach present-day immigrants and working people, .... they’ll find this history relevant to their own struggles. 2am Sunday May 3

Where New Orleans Shopped Crescent City shoppers remember the retailers of the recent past. Makin’ Groceries Schwegmann style; K&B purple, meeting under the D.H. Holmes clock; Godchaux’s; Gus Mayer; Kreeger’s and more. Noon Sunday May 3, 8pm Sunday May 10, 11pm Monday May 18th.

Faubourg Treme A riveting tale of hope, heartbreak and resiliency set in one of New Orleans most fascinating neighborhoods. Black and white, free and enslaved, rich and poor, co-habited, collaborated and clashed to create much of what defines New Orleans culture today. 11pm Sunday May 3.

American Experience: We Shall Remain Five documentaries telling the story of pivotal moments in U.S. history from the Native American perspective spanning 300 years. 8pm Monday May 4, 2am Wednesday May 6, 8pm Monday May 11, 2am Wednesday May 13.

Irish New Orleans A look beyond the shamrocks and green beer stereotypes to a culturally authentic portrait of the Irish in the Cresent City and their impact on local life. 2pm Saturday May 16, Noon Sunday May 17.

Jewish New Orleans takes a lively look at the unique cultural expressions of Jewish life in the Crescent City. 4pm Saturday May 16.

Nightlife That Was Reminiscences of New Orleans favorite entertainment/ fun places from the recent past. Includes: Roosevelt Hotel’s Blue Room, the Swan Room at the Monteleon Hotel, The Warehouse, clubs on Bourbon and Decatur Streets, the Beverly Dinner Playhouse; Mason’s Las Vegas Strip and the Dew Drop Inn. Dances sponsored by the CYO, uptown music clubs and favorite “smooch spots” as well as Metairie’s Fat City, an entertainment district that had its heyday in the 1970s. 11pm Sunday May 10.

St Charles Ave: Of Mansions and Monarchs History of one of Americas most elegant boulevards and the architects who were responsible for reminders of it's glorious past. Narrated by Angela Hill. 9:30pm Monday May 11, 12:30pm Sunday May 24.

Independent Lens: Crips and Bloods downward economic spiral along with years of prejudice, racial profiling and heavy-handed police methods, produced an explosive situation. In 1965, a routine traffic stop erupted into full-scale civil conflict on the streets of Watts. The FBI killed and jailed many leaders of the era’s Black Pride Movement, and without strong leadership to steer youth in positive directions, gangs became active once more. This time, their weapons were guns. 9pm Tuesday May 12, 2am Thursday May 14

Italian New Orleans Documents the history of the Italians who came to New Orleans as laborers, cobblers and fruit vendors. They have added yet another unique multi-cultural stratum to the ethnic riches of the Crescent. Narrated by Bob DelGirno. 2pm Saturday May 23.

German New Orleans Documents the history and contributions of Germans in New Orleans. "It takes a German to do it" was a 19th century local adage for accomplishing the near impossible. From the Garden Districts stately homes to the quintessential French Bread, the city owes much to its German ancestors. Narrated by Eric Paulsen. 4pm Saturday May 23

Uptown That Was Look back at the history of one of New Orleans'most colorful neighborhoods over the last 75 years, including Tulane Stadium, the Lee Circle main branch of the New Orleans Public Library, and neighborhood movie theaters such as the Prytania and the Napoleon. Also remembered will be Audubon Park "Swan boat ride and Flying Horses," Dryades Street shopping area, and Valencia, a popular recreation center for some uptown teenagers.Produced and narrated by Peggy Scott Laborde. 11pm Tuesday May 19th

Gulf Coast Memories A look back to a time before superhighways and air conditioned cars- when a trip to the beach was more that a vacation, it was a family adventure. Great memories from the 50s and 60s of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Narrated by Phil Johnson. 11pm Thursday May 21, 2pm Saturday May 30.

Along Lake Ponchartrain This program explores the lakes rich history and look back at Lincoln Beach, the origin of Lake Vista and other neighborhoods, along with the five-mile long seawall that was created in a two decade long land reclaimation project. Memories include crabbing on the seawall, riding the Zephyr roller coaster at Ponchartrain Beach, dining at Brunings and Fitzgeralds restaurants, vacationing at camps in Little Woods. Produced and narrated by Peggy Scott Laborde. 10pm Saturday May 23

Growing Up In New Orleans This program looks back at some New Orleans childhood experiences during the 50s and 60s - riding the Swan Boat, rolling down Monkey Hill in Audubon Park, bowling at Paradise Lanes, being in or attending a dance at the Municipal Auditorium, CYO dances at St Henry's and more.... 11:30am Saturday May 23.

Northshore Stories A loving portrait of the history and people who live and work "across the lake." Narrated by Garland Robinette. 4pm Saturday May 30

We Shall Remain Five documentaries telling the story of pivotal moments in U.S. history from the Native American perspective spanning 300 years. 8pm, 12pm Monday April 13th, 2am Tuesday April 14th, 8pm, 12:30am Monday April 20th, 2am Tuesday April 21, 8pm, 12am Monday April 27th, 2am Tuesday April 28th.

Reconstructing Creole (Laura Plantation history) Chronicles the careful and painstaking rebuilding of Laura Plantation, and explores the history and culture of the plantation's 19th century Creole residents. 9pm Thursday April 9th, 2pm Saturday April 11th

Jewish New Orleans takes a lively look at the unique cultural expressions of Jewish life in the Crescent City. 8pm Sunday April 5th

Satchmo In New Orleans Recalls the formative years of Jazz ledgend Louis Armstrong. Filled with rare family photos and historical footage, the program is hosted by Charmaine Neville. 9pm Wednesday April 29th

American Experience: New Orleans Over the course of two provocative hours, American Experience tells the story of this remarkable city. Focusing primarily on the century from Reconstruction to school desegregation in the 1960s, the film offers a portrait of New Orleans that both explores its unique and distinctive culture and illuminates its central place on the American landscape. 10:30pm Sunday April 26th

The Nightlife That Was Reminiscences of New Orleans favorite entertainment/ fun places from the recent past. Includes: Roosevelt Hotel’s Blue Room, the Swan Room at the Monteleon Hotel, The Warehouse, clubs on Bourbon and Decatur Streets, the Beverly Dinner Playhouse; Mason’s Las Vegas Strip and the Dew Drop Inn. Dances sponsored by the CYO, uptown music clubs and favorite “smooch spots” as well as Metairie’s Fat City, an entertainment district that had its heyday in the 1970s. 10pm Saturday April 25

UNO Memories The University of New Orleans celebrates 50 years of academic excellence. 11pm Sunday April 5th

French Quarter That Was Filled with rare historic footage and home movies, this program chronicles the people and places that have made the historic French Quarter New Orleans' most beloved neighborhood. 7pm Thursday April 16th, 10:30pm Saturday April 18th

Lost Restaurants of New Orleans In New Orleans we don't just eat to live, but "live to eat!" Take a peek at some of the most well known restaurants from the Crescent City's recent past. 9pm Thursday April 23rd

The Uptown That Was Look back Look back at the history of one of New Orleans’ most colorful neighborhoods over the last 75 years, including Tulane Stadium, the Lee Circle main branch of the New Orleans Public Library, and the neighborhood movie theatres, such as the Prytania and the Napoleon. 2pm Saturday April 25th

Independent Lens - March Point - In the late 1950s, two oil refineries were built on March Point, an area that was once part of the Swinomish Reservation by treaty. MARCH POINT tells the story of three boys from the Swinomish Indian Tribe who make a movie about the destruction the refineries have wrought in their community. Wed March 4th 2am

Independent Lens - Lakshmi and Me - The film is an intimate yet critical look at the bond between an employer and servant in modern-day India, where one’s status, relationships and livelihood are often still ordained by the ancient caste system. Tues March 24th 9pm, Wed March 25 3am

American Masters - Sweet Honey In the Rock - The songs in Sweet Honey's repertoire speak to a broad range of subjects, to war and peace, to the experiences of ancestors and to the efforts of world leaders. There are tributes to Civil Rights leaders Harry Moore and Ella Baker, odes to home and community, and even songs tackling addiction and taxation without representation. Wed March 11 12p, Thurs March 12 2am, Sun March 15 2am

Along Lake Pontchartrain – This program explores the lake’s rich history and looks back at Lincoln Beach, the origin of Lake Vista and other neighborhoods, along with the five-mile long seawall that was created in a two-decade long land reclamation project. Memories include crabbing along the seawall, riding the Zephyr roller coaster at Pontchartrain Beach, dining at Bruning’s and Fitzgerald’s Restaurants, vacationing at a camp in Little Woods. Produced and narrated by Peggy Scott Laborde. Sat March 14th 11pm

Growing Up in New Orleans – This program looks back at some New Orleans childhood experiences during the 1950s and 60s – riding the Swan Boat, rolling down Monkey Hill in Audubon Park, bowling at Paradise Lanes, being in or attending a dance recital at the Municipal Auditorium, CYO dances at St. Henry’s and more…Mon March 9th 7pm, Fri March 13th 11pm

Jefferson Parish Stories – Revisit the recent past of this still-growing area. Moisant Airport; Lake Pontchartrain Causeway; Lakeside Shopping Center; Westbank Expressway; illegal gambling; birth of suburban Mardi Gras; memories of favorite hangouts and leisure activities; Seven Oaks Plantation; Hope Haven & Madonna Manor and more! Narrated by Ronnie Virgets. Sat March 28th 10:30pm

February 5 and 8 at 7pm, 2/19 at 10pm
FAUBOURG TREME: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans
documents the enduring legacy of one of the United States' oldest African American communities, an area just outside the French Quarter of New Orleans.

February 4 and 9 at 9:30pm
PBS Previews WE SHALL REMAIN (Native Americans)
At the heart of the project is a five-part television series that shows how Native peoples valiantly resisted expulsion from their lands and fought the extinction of their culture -- from the Wampanoag's of New England in the 1600s who used their alliance with the English to weaken rival tribes, to the bold new leaders of the 1970s who harnessed the momentum of the civil rights movement to forge a pan-Indian identity. We Shall Remain represents an unprecedented collaboration between Native and non-Native filmmakers and involves Native advisors and scholars at all levels of the project.

February 11 at 8pm and 2/12 at 10pm
LOOKING FOR LINCOLN presented and written by Harvard
professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., addresses many of the controversies surrounding Abraham Lincoln - race, equality, religion, politics, and depression - by carefully interpreting evidence from those who knew him and those who study him today.

February 22 at 10:30 pm
SIGNPOST TO FREEDOM: The 1953 Baton Rouge Bus Boycott
is a one hour documentary that recounts the circumstances and events that led to the nation's first large-scale boycott protesting segregation and then examines its impact on the evolution of grassroots civil rights activism across the country during the early years of America's Civil Rights Movement.

February 14 at 8pm, 2/15 at 11am, 2/22 at 12pm, 2/23 at 11pm, 2/24 at 12pm
ALL ON A MARDI GRAS DAY
tells the story of the New Orleans black carnival customs, and the retention of African culture represented in those traditions.

German New Orleans
January 25, 7:00pm

German New Orleans – Documents the history and contributions of Germans in New Orleans. "It takes a German to do it" was a 19th century local adage for accomplishing the near impossible. From the Garden District’s stately homes to the quintessential French bread, the city owes much to its German ancestors. Narrated by Eric Paulsen of WWL-TV.

Irish New Orleans
January 18, 7:00pm

Irish New Orleans –Documents the history and contributions of the Irish in New Orleans. A culturally authentic portrait of the Irish in the Crescent City and their impact on local life.