Independent Lens

Season 10 Episode 14: The Order of Myths

The doctrine, “separate but equal” ended in the 1950s, right? Think again. At America’s oldest Mardi Gras—celebrated each year in Mobile, Alabama—events remain segregated between white and black residents. Beneath the surface of pageantry, lies a complex story about race relations and the ever-present racial divide that persists in America today.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

27

Episodes:

542

Cast:

Stanley Tucci

Quality:

HD

Duration:

60 min

First Air:

1999

Rating:

6.6