This music-packed episode of Timecode:NOLA showcases New Orleans music, documentaries, music videos, independent filmmaking, and underground culture. Highlights include a documentary exploring the New Orleans alternative music scene, a portrait of America’s rail-riding culture, the final filmed appearance of Rebirth Brass Band saxophonist James “Phat Nasty” Durant, and music videos from some of the Gulf South’s most memorable bands.

Featured Films:

• Un-Heard-Of (Jody Smith) – A documentary exploring the New Orleans underground music scene of the 1990s and early 2000s. Includes an interview with filmmaker Jody Smith.
• Rock Bottom (Rene Fabre) – A music video for “Rock Bottom” by Suplecs.
• Summer of the Hobo (Jason Affolder) – One rail rider reflects on a life spent hopping freight trains across America.
• New Orleans Finest (Remix) (Brice White) – A music video for the remix of “New Orleans Finest” by Truth Universal.
• An Elegy for James Durant (Charlie Brown) – Featuring the final performance and final interview of Rebirth Brass Band saxophonist James “Phat Nasty” Durant (1972–2003) at Tipitina’s. Includes an interview with filmmaker Charlie Brown.
• Game Don’t Stop (Larron “Rome” Julian) – A music video for “Game Don’t Stop” by Skawed IV Life.
• Stick Wit’ It (Randy Perez) – A music video for “Stick Wit’ It” by Evil Twin.
• What’s Your Problem (Rio Hackford) – A music video for “What’s Your Problem” by Supagroup.
• On Empty (Andrew Wade Smith) – A music video for “On Empty” by Inside Black Mountain.
• No Exit (Michael Long) – A dark comedy in which a man cuts out his tongue and hilarity unexpectedly follows.

Cold Open:

• Meeting Place (Aaron Rushin)

Timecode:NOLA was a television series dedicated to showcasing independent filmmakers, short films, music videos, documentaries, animation, and experimental work while giving creators a platform to discuss their process and projects.  Our mission was simple: inspire people to make movies.

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