| Description |
1 videodisc (89 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital |
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optical |
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NTSC |
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video file |
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DVD video |
| Cast |
James Lecesne, Gerry McIntyre. |
| Credits |
Editor, Bob Eisenhardt ; original score, Stephen Flaherty ; directors of photography, Ran Shetreet, William Sabourin O'Reilly, Guy Jackson. |
| Note |
On this island: book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty, based on the novel My love, my love, by Rosa Guy. |
| System Details |
DVD; HD NTSC; widescreen presentation. |
| Summary |
Follows a group of New York Broadway actors who travel to New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina to stage a revival of the hurricane-themed musical Once on this island, using thirteen local teenagers who frequent the storm-damaged St. Marks Community Center located at the edge of the French Quarter. Features footage of the entire process from auditions through performances, and includes personal stories documenting the effect the storm has had on the lives of each of the young actors. |
| Subject |
Hurricane Katrina (2005) |
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Hurricane Katrina, 2005 -- Social aspects -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
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Disaster victims -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
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Disaster victims. |
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Louisiana -- New Orleans. |
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Teenagers -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
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Teenagers. |
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Actors -- New York (State) -- New York.
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Actors. |
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New York (State) -- New York. |
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Theater -- Production and direction -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
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Theater -- Production and direction. |
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Drama -- Therapeutic use -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
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Drama -- Therapeutic use. |
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Drama -- Social aspects -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
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Drama -- Social aspects. |
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Hurricane Katrina, 2005 -- Personal narratives.
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| Genre/Form |
Personal narratives.
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| Subject |
New Orleans (La.) -- Social conditions -- 21st century.
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Social aspects. |
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Social conditions. |
| Chronological Term |
2000-2099 |
| Genre/Form |
Nonfiction films.
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Feature films.
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Documentary films.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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Personal narratives.
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| Added Author |
Medalia, Hilla.
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Priddy, John.
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Priddy, Ed.
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Eisenhardt, Bob.
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Lecesne, James.
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McIntyre, Gerry.
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Flaherty, Stephen.
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Ahrens, Lynn.
Once on this island.
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Guy, Rosa.
My love, my love.
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Priddy Brothers Entertainment (Firm)
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kNow Productions.
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| Standard No. |
094922310576 |
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