MTI’s Emmy-nominated documentary The Bayou: DC’s Killer Joint is now streaming

We are proud and delighted to announce that MTI’s Emmy-nominated documentary The Bayou: DC’s Killer Joint is now streaming on the free PBS App. The show is also airing on WETA in the D.C. area.

Bruce Springsteen made a surprise visit to the club to jam with friends. Many such stories are in the documentary.

Bruce Springsteen Surprise Visit

Bruce Springsteen made a surprise visit to the club to jam with friends. Many such stories are in the documentary.

Fourteen years in the making, The Bayou traces the 45-year history of a legendary D.C. nightclub, showcasing its evolution from jazz and Dixieland to rock and punk. Hosting icons like Coleman Hawkins, Count Basie, and later acts like Kiss, the Runaways, Dire Straits, and U2, the Bayou became a hub for music, mischief, and cultural change.

Both Mickey Mantle and Robert Plant were kicked out of the club (in separate decades). Star Wars creator George Lucas threatened club lighting director Tim Pace with a lawsuit. The film is told by the people who were there and was directed by MTI founder Dave Lilling, earning an Emmy nomination.

Our Video Production Experience Is Well-Earned

While MTI specializes in providing the best crews and equipment for clients’ video productions, our experience working in the field on our own documentary projects has informed our understanding of the needs and goals of our clients.

The famous club on the D.C. waterfront hosted nearly half a century of amazing stories.

The Bayou: DC’s Killer Joint Documentary

The famous club on the D.C. waterfront hosted nearly half a century of amazing stories.

If you are a planning a documentary, feature or short, the Metro Teleproductions team has the expertise to offer a smooth experience for your project. Contact us for quick estimating, then stay on-budget and achieve the quality final product you envision!

You may download the free PBS App on any smart TV or your computer. Watch now here!

Metro Teleproductions, offering video production in the Washington, D.C., area for 35+ years, is owned and operated by Dave Lilling with creativity, reliability and professional excellence. Contact Dave at 301-608-9077 or dave@mtitv.com for video production success!

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