Film Production Shifts Focus After Hurricane Katrina Wipes Out Dew Drop Inn Assets
What happened
Michael Murphy and Cilista Eberle were producing a film about the rebirth of the Dew Drop Inn, a lounge and hotel in New Orleans. However, Hurricane Katrina destroyed all existing assets, including performances and photographs, that would have documented the venue's history. Consequently, the film's subject shifted from the grand reopening to the underlying history of the club, which involved the desegregation of New Orleans bars and restaurants.
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Why it matters
The project highlights how film production is finding opportunities within New Orleans while a hurricane is underway. By documenting the city's history, the film could potentially promote city resilience and culture, driving tourism and investment in New Orleans.
Film production is finding opportunities within the city while a hurricane is underway, involving the Salt Picturehouse.
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Who's involved
- Michael MurphyFilmmaker and producer who collaborated with Cilista Eberle on the film.
- eberleProducing partner of Michael Murphy on the film about the Dew Drop Inn.
- KatrinaHurricane that caused catastrophic damage and wiped out assets of the Dew Drop Inn.
- New OrleansLocation where the Dew Drop Inn is situated and where the film is being produced.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.Keep exploring
The entities involved
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Katrina
American musician
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Michael Murphy
American sculptor (1975-)
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