<\/p>\nSean O’Malley is director and producer of ‘BLUE’: The Life and Art of George Rodrigue.’\u00a0<\/p>\n
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PROVIDED PHOTO<\/span> Under the direction of Sean O\u2019Malley, a team at WLAE\/6th Street Studios worked on the project.<\/p>\n
“For years, I’ve been archiving and digitizing dad’s catalog, but also his materials and, footage and old TV interviews,” Jacques Rodrigue said in 2025. “So when the filmmakers first approached us, we had a real treasure trove of things to share with them.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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“Blue” also features interviews with Rodrigue’s family, curators, critics, collectors and such notable admirers as chef\/restaurateur Emeril Lagasse, former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and political strategist James Carville.<\/p>\n
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\n <\/p>\nA location shot in the Rodrigue Gallery in Lafayette for the film ‘BLUE: The Life and Art of George Rodrigue.’<\/p>\n
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PROVIDED PHOTO<\/span> The Rodrigue documentary previously won the Suncoast Regional Emmy.<\/p>\n
“I couldn\u2019t be prouder of the filmmakers,” Rodrigue said.<\/p>\n
The national Emmy is the latest award for “Blue,” which has also received a Silver Telly Award in the general-documentary: long form category. The Tellys, established in 1979, honor the television and video industry. “Blue” has also been recognized at the New Orleans Film Festival, Amsterdam New Cinema Film Festival and World Film Festival in Cannes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n <\/p>\nGeorge Rodrigue’s second wife, Wendy Rodrigue-Magnus, is shown in an interview scene during the filming of ‘BLUE: The Life and Art of George Rodrigue.’<\/p>\n
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PROVIDED PHOTO<\/span> “Blue,” distributed by American Public Television, premiered on PBS stations in 2025. It is still available for viewing on the PBS Passport app.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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