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The Order of Myths

The Order of Myths

Margaret Brown walks the bold line of segregation with her documentary The Order of Myths. Set in Mobile, Alabama, proud home of the world’s oldest Mardi Gras celebration, the film takes its title from one of the secret societies that exist to fuel the pre-Lenten celebrations. Divided by race, the town has two separate but equal Carnival coronations and parades. But are the celebrations really equal?

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Cast & Crew

Director: Margaret Brown
Producer: Margaret Brown, Chris Mattsson, Sara Alize Cross
Editor: Margaret Brown, Michael Taylor, Geoffrey Richman
Cinematographer: Michael Simmonds

Principal Cast: Featuring: Stefannie Lucas, Joseph Roberson, Max Bruckmann, Helen Meaher
Filmography: Be Here to Love Me: A Film About Townes Van Zandt (2005)

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    The Order of Myths, Jun 10, 2008

    By betty walton

    “I loved this documentary! I was fortunate enough to live in Mobile and work for Ron Barrett who is featured in the movie and designed the train for the King of Mardi Gras 2007. The movie showed all the work that goes into the parties that are Mardi Gras in Mobile. It also gave a great history of” … full review

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Screenings

SIFF Cinema
June 9, 2008 4:15 PM
4:15 PM (Date has passed.)
Harvard Exit
June 11, 2008 9:30 PM
9:30 PM (Date has passed.)