Film Screening: Before the West Coast
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Category: Theater/Shows/Concerts
Start: Oct 10, 2018 12:00 AM
End: Oct 10, 2018 2:00 AM
Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
Before the West Coast chronicles the trials and triumphs of the 1970’s St. Aug football team and its leadership of New Orleans from the era of segregation.
All-black St. Augustine High School battled biased calls and outright racism following its integration of Louisiana’s all-white football league in 1967. Led by head coach Otis Washington, the team revolutionized the game and invigorated New Orleans’ black community during a contentious time in civil rights history. Narrated by Wendell Pierce.
All-black St. Augustine High School battled biased calls and outright racism following its integration of Louisiana’s all-white football league in 1967. Led by head coach Otis Washington, the team revolutionized the game and invigorated New Orleans’ black community during a contentious time in civil rights history. Narrated by Wendell Pierce.