Shape of Shreveport
Shreveport has overcome so much, and still has lots of room to grow. This small city in the corner of Louisiana never quits, and the stories throughout history make up the DNA of why people from this area are such a blend of some of the greatest characteristics any other city could wish to have. Shape of Shreveport dives into the innovative, resilient, visionary, dedicated and even tragic figures who made this place what it is today.
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Shape of Shreveport Launch Video
Shape of Shreveport is a series concept of stories created by Will & Jim Broyles to bring an educational, entertaining historically relevant set of stories to public attention. Directed by…
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Shape of Shreveport Episode 1
What Doesn't Kill Us
The Yellow Fever outbreak of 1873 was the most trying time in Shreveport’s history. This story explores how this disease came to Shreveport, and reveals who some unlikely heroes were…
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Shape of Shreveport Episode 2
The Apotheosis of Henry Shreve
Discover who Captain Henry Shreve was and how his innovative nature led him to the brink of bankruptcy as well as ultimate success as an innovative entrepreneur, as he cleared…
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Shape of Shreveport Episode 3
When 2 Kings Came to Town
Shreveport was, like many cities in the 1950’s and 60’s, teeming with optimism in spite of turbulent times. Shreveport/Bossier was a place that in some ways was old fashioned, and…
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Shape of Shreveport Episode 4
Tale of Two Crashes
The Shreveport/Bossier community is not given much credit as being a resilient place in spite of its history. Familiarize yourself with the events of personal tragedy and political disruption that…
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Shape of Shreveport Episode 5
As Shreveport Still Stands
Shreveport during the Civil War was a complicated place during one of our country's most complicated times. The legacy left behind still bears victories and scars, pride and defeat. The…
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Shape of Shreveport Episode 6
Started from the Bottoms
For better or worse, how Shreveport's red light district formed the musical icon of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter. From the backroads of Mooringsport to the brothels of the big city,…
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Shape of Shreveport Episode 7
Out at Home
The history and legacy of baseball in Shreveport serves, today, as a symbol of a better past, or a rallying cry for the direction of a community. Is the American…
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Shape of Shreveport Episode 8
We Brought Barksdale
A united community vision led to Shreveport coming together to create one of the mightiest military bases in the country, and one of the brightest spots in our local economy…
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