By Invitation Only (2006)
New Orleans filmmaker Rebecca Snedeker explores the insular world of the elite, white Carnival societies and debutante balls of Mardi Gras. Questioning their racial exclusivity, she takes an unprecedented insider's look at the pageantry and asks: what does it mean to be the queen of the masked men? As she examines her own place in an alluring tradition, Snedeker challenges viewers to reflect on the roles we all play in our lives. Ideal for courses in gender studies, sociology, anthropology, american studies, multicultural studies, southern history and psychology.
Director: Rebecca Snedeker
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: August 1, 2006
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is By Invitation Only about?
- New Orleans filmmaker Rebecca Snedeker explores the insular world of the elite, white Carnival societies and debutante balls of Mardi Gras. Questioning their racial exclusivity, she takes an unprecedented insider's look at the pageantry and asks: what does it mean to be the queen of the masked men? As she examines her own place in an alluring tradition, Snedeker challenges viewers to reflect on the roles we all play in our lives. Ideal for courses in gender studies, sociology, anthropology, american studies, multicultural studies, southern history and psychology.
- Who directed By Invitation Only?
- By Invitation Only was directed by Rebecca Snedeker.
- How long is By Invitation Only?
- By Invitation Only has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is By Invitation Only?
- By Invitation Only is a Documentary film.