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Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans (2008): Cast

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Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans is a 2008 historical documentary directed by Dawn Logsdon, starring Wynton Marsalis, Lolis Eric Elie and Glen David Andrews. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.

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Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 8m (68 min)
Director
Dawn Logsdon
Genres
Documentary , History
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans About?

The premise of Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans without spoilers.

It chronicles the history of New Orleans’ Faubourg Tremé, the neighborhood that inspired David Simon’s HBO series “Tremé”. From early slave revolts and covert free‑black resistance in the antebellum era, through the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and the community’s rebuilding, the film is underscored by a rich soundtrack of classic New Orleans music.

Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • african american
  • new orleans louisiana
  • black american
  • american history
  • jazz
  • civil rights
  • black history
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Cast & crew

Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans Cast

Wynton Marsalis leads the cast, with Lolis Eric Elie and Glen David Andrews. Directed by Dawn Logsdon.

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Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans.

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Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans?

Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).

When was Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans released?

Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans was released on April 1, 2008.

Who directed Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans?

Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans was directed by Dawn Logsdon.

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Who is in the cast of Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans?

Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans stars Wynton Marsalis, Lolis Eric Elie and Glen David Andrews.

Does Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans have a post-credit scene?

No. Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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