Friends of the Cabildo (FOC) recently announced a six-part educational film series for 2018-2019 that highlights Louisiana culture and history. FOC is a private nonprofit dedicated to educating locals about the history of the southeastern United States, by providing financial and volunteer support to the Louisiana State Museum.

The films were chosen to include a variety of genres and focuses. This year’s lineup of films include a documentary, a crime-drama and a Louisiana International Film Festival favorite.

Screenings will be held on select Wednesdays throughout the 2018-2019 year. The schedule of films is as follows:  

August 22: Ella Brennan: Commanding the Table

October 17: The Big Easy

December 12: Forever Waves

January 16: Piano Players Rarely Ever Play Together

March 20: Big Charity: Death of America’s Oldest Hospital

April 25: 1970 Jazz Fest Films

The films will be shown at 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m on the 3rd floor Performance Hall of the New Orleans Jazz Museum. Dr. Vivian Norris, a.k.a Obama Mama, a filmmaker and Tulane University professor will lead discussions after 7 p.m. showings.

Tickets are $15 GA or $10 for members. A full series package can be purchased for $50. Tickets are on sale here or by calling the FOC Office at (504) 523-3939.