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TAMBOU/CM

Thursday March 14th and 19th at 10PM ET
Duration
22 min
Next broadcast(s)
Thursday March 14th and 19th at 10PM ET

Winner of the 2022 #CreateLouisiana French Culture Grant. When threatened with losing his home in New Orleans due to unpaid bills, Emmanuel (Lance E. Nichols) takes to the streets with his tambou drum to busk for money. With his grandson Junior (Christopher Robinson) in tow, Emmanuel navigates a changing New Orleans and seeks a path to stay in the city he calls home.

 

 

After making its premiere at the New Orleans French Film Festival on March 11, the recipient of the 2022 #CreateLouisiana French Culture Film Grant, Tambou, will be broadcast on TV5MONDE USA on Thursday March 14th and 19th at 10PM ET.

Language: Kouri-Vini (Louisiana Creole) and French with English Subtitles

Year: 2022

The 2022 #CreateLouisiana French Culture Film Grant was supported by TV5MONDE USA, Cox Communications, Deep South Studios, and the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL). The funding opportunity aims to champion indigenous filmmaking talent and celebrate the diverse culture of Louisiana.

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