Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story – Opens June 10
Director: Frank Marshall, Ryan Suffern Run Time: 94 min. Rating: Unrated Release Year: 2022
Tagline: JAZZ FEST: A NEW ORLEANS STORY weaves together live performances and interviews from the 50th anniversary of the iconic festival, featuring some of the biggest names in the music industry, along with a wealth of archival documentary footage from the past half century. This film not only captures the Festival in all of its beauty and glory, but also delves deep into the rich culture of The Big Easy.
Synopsis: The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell, aka “Jazz Fest,” is the signature annual music and cultural event of the city and has been called America’s greatest festival. Celebrating the music, food, and arts and crafts of all of Louisiana since 1970, Jazz Fest is an essential showcase of the rich heritage of the region, and hundreds of thousands attend the event each year. Local music heroes are joined on 14 stages by some of the most important figures in entertainment, highlighting the connections between Louisiana culture and the world. JAZZ FEST: A NEW ORLEANS STORY weaves together live performances and interviews from the 50th anniversary of the iconic festival, featuring some of the biggest names in the music industry, along with a wealth of archival documentary footage from the past half century. This film not only captures the Festival in all of its beauty and glory, but also delves deep into the rich culture of The Big Easy.
Critic Quotes:
“A real music lover’s treat.” – Movie Nation
“To paraphrase an admonition from a classic Rolling Stones album: This movie should be played real loud. And in venues where people can, if they choose, get up and dance.” – Variety
“There is a poetic beauty to this film. The cinematography is absolutely stunning…” – Quelle Movies
Showtimes:
Friday June 10, 2022: 1:00, 3:05, 7:20
Saturday June 11, 2022: 1:00, 5:10, 7:20
Sunday June 12, 2022: 3:05, 5:10, 7:20
Monday June 13, 2022: 1:00, 3:05, 5:10, 7:20
Tuesday June 14, 2022: 1:00, 3:05, 5:10, 7:20
Wednesday June 15, 2022: 1:00, 3:05, 5:10, 7:20
Thursday June 16, 2022: 1:00, 3:05, 5:10, 7:20
Sunday June 19, 2022: 3:30
Tuesday June 21, 2022: 7:45
Friday June 24, 2022: 4:00
Sunday June 26, 2022: 1:30
Monday June 27, 2022: 2:50
Tuesday June 28, 2022: 2:50
Wednesday June 29, 2022: 2:50
Thursday June 30, 2022: 1:00
Ticket Prices: $12 Regular / $10 Students & Seniors / $9 Members