A documentary about the cherished tradition of costuming during Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

THE EXCEPTIONALLY EXTRAORDINARY EMPORIUM REEL SOUTH

Premiered February 02, 2017
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THE EXCEPTIONALLY EXTRAORDINARY EMPORIUM

The Exceptionally Extraordinary Emporium is a documentary film about the cherished tradition of costuming during Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Members of the city’s colorful costuming community share their unique traditions while gathering at the epicenter of all things costuming - the family-owned fabric store, Jefferson Variety.

About the Program

REEL SOUTH

REEL SOUTH is a PBS documentary series that showcases authentic stories which unearth the spirit of the South today. The series explores layers of Southern life across themes of social justice, cultural experience, environmental challenges, and more. REEL SOUTH aims to leverage our region’s rich storytelling tradition as a catalyst for positive change — in the American South and beyond.

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