Big Charity: The Death of America's Oldest Hospital

2014

English

7.6

♡ 1

new orleans, louisiana

News

politics

social justice

Alexander Glustrom Director

Larry Hollier as Chancellor Hollier

Peter Deblieux as Dr. Peter Deblieux

Goldie Huguenel as Nurse Goldie Huguenel

This documentary film includes never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews to tell the story of Charity Hospital, from its roots to its controversial closing in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. From the firsthand accounts of healthcare providers and hospital employees who withstood the storm inside the hospital, to interviews with key players involved in the closing of Charity and the opening of New Orleans’ newest hospital, “Big Charity” shares the untold, true story around its closure and sheds new light on the sacrifices made for the sake of progress.