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Summary:

Describes the origins, symbols, and celebration of Mardi Gras, the pre-Lenten festivities held each year in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Contributors:

Todd, Susan, 1942-

Young, Andrew, 1932-

Sept Cinéma (Firm)

Arte Leapfrog Dune

Archipelago Films

Leapfrog Productions

Richter Productions

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Subjects:

Carnival — Louisiana — New Orleans

New Orleans (La.) — Social life and customs

Carnival

Manners and customs

Louisiana — Orleans Parish

Louisiana — New Orleans

Genres:

Documentary films

System Details:

VHS.

Production Credits:

Cinematography, Andrew Young ; still photography, Michael P. Smith ; music, Ted Kuhn.

General Notes:

Sundance Film Festival, 1996: Filmmakers Trophy, Documentary; Cinematography Award, Documentary (Andrew Young).
Gift: University of North Texas. Department of Anthropology, c.2 July 2009.

Physical Description:

1 videocassette (90 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.

Physical Characteristics:

polyester; 1/2 in.; polychrome

Audio Characteristics:

analog; magnetic; mono

Video Characteristics:

VHS; NTSC

Call Numbers:

MV 4709

OCLC Numbers:

39187252