Big Charity: The Death of America's Oldest Hospital (2014)

overview : 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.

Release Date : May 03, 2014

Runtime : 1h 2m

Genre : Documentary  

Companies : Fire River Films

Countries : United States of America

Keywords : politics, new orleans, louisiana, health care, hospital, social justice, hurricane katrina