In the vibrant city of Mobile, Alabama, where Mardi Gras revelry meets a complex racial history, the fabric of tradition is slowly unraveling. This documentary shines a light on the separate mystic societies established by Black and White groups, revealing the economic, class, and racial underpinnings that have shaped this unique celebration. From Africatown's origins as a community formed by escaped slaves to the first stirrings of interaction between the Black and White courts, "The Order of Myths" is a nuanced exploration of a city's storied past and its uncertain future.