“Louisiana” Film Shoot in St. Francisville (1983)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: St. Francisville, West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1983-05-27
Duration: 00:05:49
Subjects: Film Industry | PLANTATIONS
Contributors:
- Ekings, Robyn Host
- Thrasher, Harold Interviewee
- Kemeny, John Interviewee
- De Broca, Philippe Interviewee
Description
This segment from the May 27, 1983, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Robyn Ekings’ visit to the set of “Louisiana” at Greenwood Plantation in St. Francisville. Ekings reports that a Canadian film crew is shooting a feature length film and a mini-series set in 19th century south Louisiana. She interviews construction coordinator Harold Thrasher, producer John Kemeny, and director Philippe de Broca about the project.