Irma Thomas: The Soul Queen of New Orleans

From the award-winning executive producers of the nationally distributed documentaries, Fats Domino – Walkin’ Back to New Orleans and A Tribute to Toussaint comes the latest documentary by WLAE-TV and LAE Productions.  

Irma Thomas – The Soul Queen of New Orleans captures the essence of Irma Thomas in story and song.  This documentary film traces Irma’s humble beginnings from Ponchatoula, Louisiana all the way to her role as New Orleans Soul Queen Ambassador.  Along with her greatest hits and her compelling biography, we’ll hear from some of music’s top artists and Irma herself.
The documentary will also feature never before released concert footage of Irma Thomas performing at her very best.

Irma Thomas – The Soul Queen of New Orleans will debut on WLAE-TV
(New Orleans Public Television) in the Fall of 2021 to coincide with the return of Jazz Fest and the ongoing celebration of Ms. Thomas’ 80th birthday. 

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