One Note at a Time

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans musicians find solace in music, but struggle to save themselves from poverty and financial hardship amidst a city teetering on the brink of collapse. Filmed over four years, this documentary follows the lives of these artists as they face the challenges of gentrification, sound pollution laws, and inadequate healthcare systems that fail to support them. The film is a poignant exploration of the relationship between music, environment, and social welfare in America's most iconic city.