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Season 1 – New Orleans: Soul of a City

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An exploration of New Orleans' rich history and rebirth after Hurricane Katrina.
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Stephen C @bob25009 Oct 20 5 real CNN episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All ages admitted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Oct 5, 2025 The Food Creole cuisine tells the story of New Orleans' cultural melting pot; today, chefs revisit its roots, challenging colonial myths and spotlighting the overlooked influence of enslaved people on gumbo, jambalaya, and more. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 19, 2025 The Music Through the voices of its modern greats, the origins and legacy of New Orleans' music, from jazz, to funk, to rock n' roll, unfold, revealing how these art forms find roots in the singular struggle of New Orleanian African Americans. Details Episode 2 Airs undefined The Food This four-part series tells its roaring story from its swampy founding to the present day; it uncovers the city through its trials and triumphs, revealing how 20 years after Katrina, the city is louder and more resilient than ever. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 26, 2025 The Parade In New Orleans, the whole year builds towards one day, Mardi Gras; three of the city's important Mardi Gras krewes, Rex, Zulu, and the Black-Masking Indians, embody traditions of deep cultural significance. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 2, 2025 The Stadium Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, forcing thousands into the Superdome; once a scene of despair, the stadium became a symbol of the city's recovery, culminating in the New Orleans Saints' 2010 Super Bowl win. Details

Season Info

Network
CNN
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 5, 2025