WYES-PBS will air A PLACE CALLED DESIRE

ByProducer January 29, 2022September 22, 2023

Monday, February 7, at 9pm

Viewers in WYES’ viewing area can watch it on WYES-TV, wyes.org/live and on the WYES and PBS apps.

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NOMA screening A Legend in the Classroom
ByProducer February 17, 2013March 29, 2021
New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) is proud to present a screening of LS3 Studio’s – A Legend in the Classroom: The Life Story of Ms. Yvonne Busch at 7:30pm See Trailer. New Orleans, LA (February 17,2013) A Legend in the Classroom is included with regular Museum admission and coincides with the exhibition, Ralston Crawford…
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A Place Called Desire wins Best Documentary at the Black Film Festival of New Orleans
ByProducer September 30, 2025September 30, 2025
2021 AWARD NOMINEES Best CinematographyRejoice Resist by Elisha Smith-LeverockRejoice Resist, A Dream For Sale, Illegal Rose Best DirectingDeborah Riley Draper for Illegal RoseNicole Collins-Maternally Yours, Elisha Smith-Leverock “Rejoice, Resist”, Issa Currie “Silent Partner”, Deborah Riley Draper “Illegal Rose” Best ActorMaynard Okereke in I’m SorryTravis Carter “Blaming Cairo”, Barrington Vaxter “Broke is The Reason”, Martin “Bats”…
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Leading to Glory Film
ByProducer July 23, 2021February 9, 2026
The Film Leading to Glory is the story of five Louisiana men who volunteered to fight for the freedom they sought and cherished. Their stories have often been forgotten, shared only by word of mouth or hidden deep within public and private archives, yet their impact endures to this day. Website: Leading to Glory The…
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A Place Called Desire Unforgettable History Lessons
ByProducer September 17, 2022February 9, 2026
A Place Called Desire offers unforgettable history lessons applicable to American history, Louisiana history, African American history, urban history, racial history, studies of neighborhoods, studies of survival, and memorable stories of love and community. Somehow the filmmaker manages to share hard truths with a gentle touch. ~ Dr. Al Kennedy Winner 2020 Silver Telly Award…
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The National Genealogical Society First Culture Conversation
ByProducer September 26, 2023December 28, 2024
The National Genealogical Society (NGS) is hosting its first Culture Conversation via Zoom on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 8pm ET. The event will feature filmmaker Leonard Smith III discussing his documentary “A Place Called Desire,” which explores New Orleans in the 1960s and 1970s. Attendees are encouraged to watch the documentary online at aplacecalleddesire.com…
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Creating a Video Biography
ByProducer April 24, 2023December 3, 2023
A video biography, a powerful medium combining engaging visuals, evocative music, and personal narratives, offer a unique way to bring these tales to life. LS3 Studios, a leader in the video biography field, understands the value of capturing the essence of ordinary people’s lives and turning them into extraordinary stories. This blog post will delve…
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