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Big Charity: The Death of America's Oldest Hospital
10.0 / 10• 2014• 1h 2m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
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.
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Alexander John Glustrom's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. Big Charity: The Death of America's Oldest Hospital is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
