This Is Our Love Letter To New Orleans! “Dear New Orleans” takes us on a captivating journey into the cultural heartbeat of one of America’s most iconic cities, New Orleans, through the lens of native son Edward Buckles, Jr., just in time for the 30th anniversary of Essence Festival. Edward immerses himself in the rich tapestry of Black New Orleans; through intimate conversations and captivating encounters, we gain insight into the resilience, creativity, and enduring spirit of the city and its people. “Dear New Orleans” is more than just a documentary; it’s a love letter to a city that has continuously inspired the world. Watch the world premiere of “Dear New Orleans” during the ESSENCE Film Festival, July 5th-7th, as part of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture! We Love You. We Love Us. Director: Edward Buckles, Jr. Assistant Director: Marcus Brown Photography Assistants: J. Alejandro Moreno, Peter Philips and Val Dagrain Gaffer: Cyr Eugene Production Assistant & Movement Director: Ammara Khalid Retouching: Molly Solorzano ESSENCE, SVP, Creative: Corey Stokes ESSENCE, VP, Video: Stephanie Dunivan ESSENCE, Design Director: Anthony Bryant
New Orleans is such a beautiful place and the culture is rich. I will never miss an Essence Festival. For the rest of my life.
Great! For me, this is so Brazilian that I want to go and feel like I'm at home.
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Looking forward to this!
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3moEssence has always been a pillar and an embodiment of cultural influence, providing a voice for those then and now. The love shown for a city as New Orleans on the 30th Anniversary of Essence Festival, much respect. I can’t wait to see what is in store, I’m going to make it one day ( on my bucket list ) 😊