The Canal Street Madam
- Director: Cameron Yates
- Theatrical Release Date:
- Criticwire: B+
- On The Web Film WebsiteIMDB Entry
Synopsis: An FBI raid on Jeanette Maier’s infamous family-run brothel in New Orleans destroyed her livelihood. Stigmatized by felony, fearing recrimination from powerful clients and determined to protect her children, Jeanette sets out to re-invent herself. [Synopsis courtesy of SXSW]
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indiewire review:REVIEW | Fierce Iconoclasm: Cameron Yates's "The Canal Street Madam"
Jeanette Maier, the firecracker featured in Cameron Yates's "The Canal Street Madam," is a natural screen presence: The once-powerful overseer of a popular New Orleans brothel, she exudes old fashioned charm while maintaining a seductive aura and a filthy mouth. But she's also defined by the courage of her convictions, even when they seem unclear. MORE »
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