Big Charity: The Death Of America's Oldest Hospital

Founded in 1736 as a small hospital for the poor, Charity Hospital in New Orleans, run by Daughters of Charity nuns, grew into Big Charity, a symbol of hope for nearly 300 years. Closed after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, it remains empty, impacting the community. This documentary, with unseen footage and interviews, explores its history, controversial closure, and the sacrifices made, through accounts of staff who endured the storm, and the key figures involved.

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A deeply moving investigation into the rise and fall of an American institution. This is the kind of documentary that sits with you—intimate interviews and unseen archival footage paint a portrait of institutional failure, human resilience, and a community still searching for answers.

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