Bury The Hatchet (2010)
BURY THE HATCHET is a portrait of three Mardi Gras Indian “Big Chiefs” of New Orleans, descendants of runaway slaves taken in long ago by the Native Americans of the Louisiana bayous. Once plagued by intertribal violence, today these African-American tribes take to the backstreets of New Orleans on Mardi Gras, dressed in elaborate Native-American influenced costumes they've sewn over the course of the year. When tribes meet, instead of attacking each other with hatchets and knives, they battle over which Chief has the prettiest suit. Director Aaron Walker's 5-year-long intimate entry into this often hidden New Orleans experience also reveals other battles the Chiefs face every day: harassment by the police, gentrification of their neighborhoods, disinterested youth, old age, and natural disaster. Still, the Chiefs prove their determination to survive.
Cast
- Alfred Doucette - Alfred Doucette
- Victor Harris - Victor Harris
- Big Chief Monk Boudreaux - Big Chief Monk Boudreaux
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bury The Hatchet about?
- BURY THE HATCHET is a portrait of three Mardi Gras Indian “Big Chiefs” of New Orleans, descendants of runaway slaves taken in long ago by the Native Americans of the Louisiana bayous. Once plagued by intertribal violence, today these African-American tribes take to the backstreets of New Orleans on Mardi Gras, dressed in elaborate Native-American influenced costumes they've sewn over the course of the year. When tribes meet, instead of attacking each other with hatchets and knives, they battle over which Chief has the prettiest suit. Director Aaron Walker's 5-year-long intimate entry into this often hidden New Orleans experience also reveals other battles the Chiefs face every day: harassment by the police, gentrification of their neighborhoods, disinterested youth, old age, and natural disaster. Still, the Chiefs prove their determination to survive.
- Who directed Bury The Hatchet?
- Bury The Hatchet was directed by Aaron Walker.
- Who stars in Bury The Hatchet?
- Bury The Hatchet stars Alfred Doucette, Victor Harris, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux.
- How long is Bury The Hatchet?
- Bury The Hatchet has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Bury The Hatchet?
- Bury The Hatchet is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Bury The Hatchet produced?
- Bury The Hatchet was produced in United States of America.