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Big Charity: The Death of America's Oldest Hospital
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Big Charity: The Death of America's Oldest Hospital

May 3, 2014
1h 2m
★ 10.0

Overview

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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Fire River Films

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