Written by | Ray Cornelius
I had the distinct honor and privilege of accompanying my sister in media, Xaviera Bryant of Ice Cream Conversations, to the New Orleans premiere of the new movie “Deepwater Horizon.” The private screening took place on Monday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Orpheum Theater.
“Deepwater Horizon” recounts the last 12 hours that led up to the horrific explosion of the offshore drilling rig (Deepwater Horizon) on April 20, 2010. It created the worst oil spill in U.S. history and killed 11 crew members. The resulting fire could not be extinguished and Deepwater Horizon sank two days later on April 22. However, the well at the seabed continued gushing oil into the ocean and was not capped until July 15. Needless to say, it created an environmental disaster and affected many of the those living along the region’s coastline as well it’s marine and wild life.
Check out a featurette below + more photos from the “black carpet” premiere:
Mark Wahlberg
Kate Hudson
Mike Williams
Rob Steinberg with his wife Patrice Jones
NBA star Caron Butler sporting a “Deepwater Horizon” Blazer
Stella Allen with her parents
“Extra” correspondent A.J. Calloway gearing up for black carpet interviews
Gina Rodriquez
Gary Clark Jr. with his date
Brad Leland
Kate Hudson talking to “Access Hollywood”
Gina Rodriquez sharing a moment with Stella Allen on the black carpet
Ray Cornelius with Xaviera Bryant
“Deepwater Horizon” opens in theaters September 30th
Photo Credits: RayCornelius.com