09/12/2023
Dear members of the New Orleans Downtown Irish Club,
I hope this email finds you well. My name is Aisha Bosnie and I am journalist and documentary researcher from Amsterdam working on a historical documentary series, produced by the production company De Haaien (www.dehaaien.nl), about the historical significance of different ethnic groups in the USA. Through them and their stories we will examine the past and the current state of the United States…the real stories behind the news headlines.
This series is created by two directors Martijn Bleekendaal and Finbarr Wilbrink (Dutch with Irish roots) for the Dutch National broadcaster NPO. For educational purposes we follow the traces of history from South to North, while learning about the past and how the past echoes today. All to inspire our Dutch audience with stories about diversity, resilience and strength.
We will be in New Orleans in October 2023 (on the 6th, 7th and 8th) to learn more about various cultures in New Orleans, like taking a swamp ride with a native tribe, learning about black masking and Mardi Gras traditions, but we cannot forgot about the Irish-American community (people of Irish descent) who have been in New Orleans since the beginning, since 1718, if I remember correctly.
I came across your organization online and read about your parade. Eventhough there is no parade in October I was wondering if there was another event, (small) gathering or location where we are welcome to film with a few who know about their history and the history of their ancestors on the dates mentioned in October.
Here you can find a link with a series about the Irish directed by our Finbarr:
https://www.npostart.nl/toms-ierland/VPWON_1309260
Is it maybe possible to get in contact with you before that time to discuss potential options and possibilities?
That would be amazing!All the best,
Aisha Bosnie Documentary researcher 0031-624556772 www.dehaaien.nl
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