Wild Magnolias _ DigiDocs

In New Orleans, a vibrant tradition lives on, stitched into the hearts and hands of its youth. Wild Magnolias is a short documentary that follows Corey, Alvon and JaCorey—teenage protégés of master barber and mentor Chief Bo Dollis Jr.—as they are initiated into adulthood as Mardi Gras Indians, a centuries-old Black masking tradition rooted in resistance, pride and artistic brilliance. The film offers an intimate look behind the scenes, capturing the long hours of sewing, storytelling and community building that lead up to the unveiling of each handcrafted suit. Through this process, the tradition becomes a powerful space for personal growth and the preservation of a cultural legacy. At its heart, Alexandra Kern’s Wild Magnolias is a story about how culture shapes identity and uplifts the next generation.

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