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Big Charity: The Death of America's Oldest Hospital

Big Charity: The Death of America's Oldest Hospital

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 3, 2014

Runtime

1h 2m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

100%

Original Title

Big Charity: The Death of America's Oldest Hospital

Production Companies

Fire River Films

Director

Alexander John Glustrom

Description

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.