I did fall in love with this film, the passion of the filmmakers, New Orleans and of course the sweet music.
By E.L. Johnson – March/April 2020
“No doubt U.S. history is beset with the shadow and the shame of slave trafficking. But this film, not hiding from these distasteful facts, starts with a frank discussion of the untoward circumstances providing a backdrop for the power and unifying effect of this city’s music… Through Mr. Murphy’s delightful film structure and employing the powerful presence of the film’s music director and host, Terence Blanchard, viewers experienced, through thoughtful interviews, dotted with virtuoso performances both current and vintage, a lens of New Orleans Jazz’s, ranging from African Drums of Congo Square to present- day, traditional jazz to Hip- Hop and BOUNCE… I will also add that NOLA citizens share a sense of belonging that perhaps only a citizen will truly understand. It is about sharing, perhaps a sense of family, and I might even say a healing and unifying force, “LOVE.”
