Review of The Order of Myths (2008) by Andrew H — 09 Jun 2008

Really engaging documentary about race relations and mardi gras in Alabama.

This review of The Order of Myths (2008) was written by Andrew H on 09 Jun 2008.

The Order of Myths has generally received positive reviews.

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By Gwen H (106) on 15 Mar 2009

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By Stan Hall (81) for Oregonian (1,550) on 23 Oct 2008

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By Corey C (511) on 10 Apr 2009

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By Michael W (3,003) on 04 Apr 2009

Occasionally bogged down by it's broad subject matter, but still interesting view of Mardi Gras in the city where it all started…

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By Richard S (2,067) on 14 Jan 2009

A keenly observed and disquieting look at racial and class politics, tradition and heritage in contemporary Mobile, Alabama…

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By Julie D (154) on 14 Mar 2009

Very very strange documentary about how the first Mardi Gras was held in Mobile, Alabama and the continuing tradition that comes along with it…

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[An] affectingly insightful and well-informed documentary…

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