Charity Hospital

Hospital in New Orleans

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2023 The film 'Renfield' uses the dilapidated basement of Charity Hospital as Dracula's modern-day lair, with production designer Alec Hammond noting the building's haunting reputation and historical significance.
October 2019 LSU approved a re-development project to transform the former Charity Hospital into a mixed-use facility, including homes, retail spaces, and other facilities. The project was awarded to 1532 Tulane Partners, a joint venture between CCNO and El-Ad Group.
2015 Jim Carrier published 'Charity – The Heroic and Heartbreaking Story of Charity Hospital in Hurricane Katrina', documenting the hospital's experiences during the devastating hurricane.
2013 The film 'Hours' is released, using Charity Hospital as the main setting, depicting a father's struggle to keep his infant daughter alive during Hurricane Katrina.
2010 Spike Lee releases part two of his documentary 'If God Is Willing and da Creek Don't Rise', featuring a lengthy segment about the battle over Charity Hospital's future, including testimonials from various stakeholders.

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