Mardi Gras Indians (2009)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2009-01-16
Duration: 00:07:15
Subjects: MARDI GRAS | MARDI GRAS INDIANS | COSTUMES | Montana, Allison Marcel, 1922-2005 | Montana, Darryl | Yellow Pocahontas Mardi Gras Indian Tribe | PARADES
Contributors:
- Sanford, Shauna Producer
- Fortenberry, Rex Q. Photographer
- Fortenberry, Rex Q. Editor
- Montana, Darryl Interviewee
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Sanford, Shauna Host
Description
This segment from the January 16, 2009, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Shauna Sanford’s interview with Darryl Montana, the Chief of the Yellow Pocahontas Mardi Gras Indian Tribe, in New Orleans. Montana discusses the 150-year tradition of the Mardi Gras Indians, putting together his elaborate costumes, the legacy of his father Big Chief Allison “Tootie” Montana, and his past costumes. Hosts: Charlie Whinham and Shauna Sanford