Bogalusa Charm (2017)

A Charm School in Rural Louisiana

Bogalusa Charm (2017) poster

A contemporary portrait of a small Louisiana town created at the site of the world’s largest lumber mill. Captured here in its last days after thirty years, Miss Dixie Gallaspy conducts a charm school for girls in order to teach the young women of Bogalusa the social graces and skills that would guide them into “Ladyhood”. Dixie’s week long school, in a town confronted with many challenges (including a legacy of racial conflict and financial dissipation) preserves fragments of a world that may already be lost.

Director: Stephen Richardson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Jennifer Harrington
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

louisiana

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bogalusa Charm about?
A contemporary portrait of a small Louisiana town created at the site of the world’s largest lumber mill. Captured here in its last days after thirty years, Miss Dixie Gallaspy conducts a charm school for girls in order to teach the young women of Bogalusa the social graces and skills that would guide them into “Ladyhood”. Dixie’s week long school, in a town confronted with many challenges (including a legacy of racial conflict and financial dissipation) preserves fragments of a world that may already be lost.
Who directed Bogalusa Charm?
Bogalusa Charm was directed by Stephen Richardson.
How long is Bogalusa Charm?
Bogalusa Charm has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is Bogalusa Charm?
Bogalusa Charm is a Documentary film.