Treme (2010 TV Series)

About Treme

"Treme" is a drama series that aired from 2010 to 2013 and takes its viewers right into the heart of New Orleans post hurricane Katrina. The series spotlights the cultural heritage of a city known for its music, food, and love for celebrations. Over four seasons, the series delves into the lives of New Orleans residents as they try to rebuild their lives, homes, and unique culture following the devastation caused by the hurricane.

Making / Production

"Treme" was created by David Simon and Eric Overmyer, who had previously collaborated on the critically acclaimed series "The Wire." The series ambitiously captures the organic richness of New Orleans in granular detail, from its monuments to mundane street corners, and more importantly, its people. The creative team of "Treme" were committed to presenting an accurate portrayal of the city's culture, including casting locals in various roles and incorporating local music into the series.

Actors

• Clarke Peters as Albert Lambreaux - Roberts brings a fragile humanism to Albert, a proud but embattled chief of a tribe of Mardi Gras Indians.
• Khandi Alexander as LaDonna Batiste-Williams - Alexander plays a resilient bar owner who struggles with the disappearance of her brother following the hurricane.
• Steve Zahn as Davis McAlary - Zahn plays a quirky, passionate musician and disc jockey with a fervent love for New Orleans music and culture.
• Melissa Leo as Antoinette 'Toni' Bernette - Leo delivers a powerful performance as a civil rights lawyer battling against government corruption.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "Treme" is the name of the oldest African-American neighborhood in the US, located in New Orleans.
• The series places a strong emphasis on music, featuring performances by various New Orleans musicians.
• Many of the plots in the series are based on true stories of New Orleans residents who lived through Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath.

Awards

"Treme" received critical acclaim and a number of award nominations throughout its run. Most notably, Melissa Leo won a 2011 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her performance in the show.

Quotes

• "New Orleans is music. It's a beautiful noise coming from the street." - Davis McAlary
• "Ain't no shame in my game, darlin'. I command the high wire." - Antoine Batiste
• "We ain't going nowhere. This is our home." - Albert Lambreaux

Music & Soundtrack

• The show's music wonderfully coalesces a mix of genres special to New Orleans like jazz, blues, rhythm and blues, and zydeco.
• The opening theme song is "Treme Song" performed by John Boutté.
• The soundtrack includes performances from guest stars such as Steve Earle, John Hiatt, and Elvis Costello.