With a father who lettered as an LSU Tiger in the mid-1960s, artist and filmmaker John Darling Haynes grew up hearing old war stories from the gridiron at family gatherings and cookouts. His father’s teammates were like a pack of extra uncles. A few years ago, with his production company Wish Picture Shows finding success, Haynes approached the university with an offer it could not refuse: to tell the story of LSU football like no one had dared before. For Haynes, Ole War Skule would be more than a movie: It would become a conquest of insight. Wish Picture Shows conducted 80 interviews with former players and coaches and had unprecedented access to Tiger moments. Read the 225 magazine story about the documentary here and check out the Ole War Skule website here. A private premiere party for Ole War Skule will be held Oct. 5, and there will be additional screenings at the Manship Theatre this fall.
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