TELLING LOUISIANA STORIES FOR 50 YEARS

LPB has been Louisiana's storyteller for 50 years, developing our own documentaries and working with independent filmmakers to share stories about our unique culture, people, and history. This week, explore Cane River Creole heritage, New Orleans funerals, iconic Fats Domino, and Louisiana's outsized contributions to arts, sports, and politics! 

THE SPIRIT OF A CULTURE: CANE RIVER CREOLES
Monday 7:00pm

In a story that pre-dates America, the multi-cultural Creoles of Cane River see themselves as somewhere between black and white. The Spirit of a Culture: Cane River Creoles recounts the Cane River Creole identity struggle from colonial French Louisiana to today’s Creole led multicultural renaissance – against the notion of race as a deciding feature of a population.
 

FATS DOMINO: WALKIN' BACK TO NEW ORLEANS
Tuesday 7:00pm

On August 29th, 2005, one of New Orleans’ most celebrated and culturally diverse neighborhoods, an area known as the lower Ninth Ward, was literally washed away. Washed away when the nearby levees failed in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. As the water rose, homes, memories and lives were destroyed.

One lifelong resident of the area, who embodied this spirit in everything he did, was Antoine Domino…known the world over as Fats. The film explores how one humble man became a symbol of strength and hope for a city in despair.

CITY OF A MILLION DREAMS
Tuesday 8:00pm

Known the world over, “jazz funerals” are as complex as they are varied. This critically acclaimed documentary takes us deep into those traditions, training a lens on the unique and resilient culture of New Orleans.  Starting in 2005, writer and videographer Deb Cotton began chronicling New Orleans parading club culture which was spawned by the legacy of “funerals with music”. This tradition is carried by the prolific clarinetist Michael White, renowned for playing “the widow’s wail” in sorrowful dirges. When Hurricane Katrina hits, White loses everything in the catastrophic flooding. In his struggle to rebuild, White becomes an everyman, embodying the resurrection spirit of jazz funerals. 

CAPTURING AMERICA: THE CAROL HIGHSMITH STORY
Tuesday 10:00pm

One woman's mission to capture life in America... and share it freely with the rest of the world. 

WHY LOUISIANA AIN'T MISSISSIPPI... OR ANY PLACE ELSE!
Saturday 2:00pm

Part two of this epic documentary exploring the uniqueness of Louisiana. 

MONITORING "CANCER ALLEY" AND BAKING THE OLD FASHIONED WAY

LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE'RE IN
Friday 7:00pm  | Stream at lpb.org/lswi & on the LPB YouTube channel

The impact of Louisiana's chemical industry on residents' health has been a topic of debate for decades. Now, a new investigation is highlighting possible gaps in air monitoring in the area dubbed "Cancer Alley". LPB's Christina Jensen speaks to the investigation's author and the Louisiana Chemical Association about those concerns.

The small town of Jeanerette is home to one of the oldest, continuously operating bakeries in Louisiana. LeJeune's opened its doors in 1884, and is still owned by the same family who still use those original recipes. LPB's Johnny Atkinson takes us inside to see how the small bakery has stood the test of time.

RETURNING NEXT WEEK TO LPB!!!

GAME NOTES
Saturday, August 29 at 10:00 & 10:30 AM

There’s a new option in the playbook for Louisiana football fans. The LPB weekly sports series GAME NOTES and POST GAME NOTES both return for another season of football action, spotlighting eleven teams from six conferences from around the state. 

The series highlights historic powerhouses and rising programs alike, featuring: Grambling State University, Louisiana Tech University, Louisiana State University, McNeese State University, Nicholls State University, Northwestern State University, Southeastern Louisiana University, Southern University and A&M College, Tulane University, University of Louisiana-Lafayette, and University of Louisiana-Monroe.

Says host Victor Howell: “Football connects families, friends, and alumni across Louisiana. This program celebrates a passion that unites our state.” 

POST GAME NOTES returns Monday August 31 at 5:00pm with an encore on Wednesdays at 10:00pm. It's a weekly wrap-up highlighting the biggest plays and most memorable moments from Saturday’s games. 
 

REMEMBERING THE LEGENDARY SKIP BERTMAN

Stanley "Skip" Bertman, the legendary LSU baseball coach and athletic director passed away last week at the age of 88. Among his many awards and accolades, Bertman was honored as a Friends of LPB Louisiana Legend in 2000. Watch his inspiring profile and speech and much more in the Louisiana Digital Media Archive - a free digital archive service from LPB and the Louisiana State Archives. 

A TASTE OF EUROPE

SPAIN - MADE WITH LOVE
Monday 8:30pm

GREAT PERFORMANCES: ANDREA BOCELLI 30TH
Friday 8:00pm

WHAT TO WATCH & WHEN
This Week on LPB

Revisit the acclaimed ninth and final season of Endeavour as Detective Endeavour Morse faces his final investigations in the celebrated Masterpiece mystery.
Binge all nine seasons of this fan-favorite with LPB PASSPORT - an extended member benefit. 

ENDEAVOUR ON MASTERPIECE  |  SEASON 9  |  Thursday  7:00PM

MONDAY

7pm - SPIRIT OF A CULTURE: CANE RIVER CREOLES   LPB SPECIAL FOCUS The history and cultural identity of the Cane River Creole community. 
8:30pm - SPAIN MADE WITH LOVE  NEW  The gifted artisans of Spain from flamenco dresses and berets to walking sticks and leather bags. 
10pm -  CAROLE KING & JAMES TAYLOR LIVE AT THE TROUBADOUR   The famous duo reunite 36 years after they first performed together. 


 

TUESDAY

7pm -  FATS DOMINO: WALKIN' BACK TO NEW ORLEANS   LPB SPECIAL FOCUS   Part documentary, part concert film recounting the icon's rescue and return after Hurricane Katrina. 
8pm -  CITY OF A MILLION DREAMS  LPB SPECIAL FOCUS   A story of resilience, rebuilding and dancing when someone dies as filmmaker Jason Berry explores jazz funerals in New Orleans. 
10pm -  CAPTURING AMERICA: THE CAROL HIGHSMITH STORY  LPB SPECIAL FOCUS  One woman's mission to capture the beauty of America and share it with the world. An LPB original documentary.
 

 WEDNESDAY 

7pm - ONCE UPON A TIME IN SPACE   Politics Always Wins   Part three of this special series looking at the human stories behind the contemporary space program. 
8:30pm - ONCE UPON A TIME IN SPACE   Friends Forever  Part four of this special series looking at the human stories behind the contemporary space program. 
10pm -  THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND   The evolution of American folk music. Hosted by the Smothers Brothers and Judy Collins. 
 

THURSDAY

7pm - ENDEAVOUR ON MASTERPIECE   The final season of this origin series for Inspector Morse. 
9pm - GREAT PERFORMANCES Josh Groban: An Evening at Union Chapel   A special concert in an intimate setting highlighting the performers emotional range and personal stories.

FRIDAY

7pm - LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE'RE IN  LPB SPECIAL FOCUS  In-depth new coverage on important issues in the state along with Louisiana art, culture, and events. 
7:30pm -WASHINGTON WEEK  Roundtable discussion about the week's major news. 
8pm - GREAT PERFORMANCES  Andrea Bocelli 30th  The world-renowned Italian tenor's 30th anniversary concert from Tuscany. 
10pm - CELTIC WOMAN 20TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT    Featuring fan favorites, new arrangements, and stirring originals. 
 

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

We're saving the best for last!  Sign on to lpb.org/schedule to see what programs are planned for this weekend.