The rich legacy of one of New Orleans' most iconic Mardi Gras organizations is taking center stage in a newly released Netflix documentary.
“A King Like Me,” which premiered this Juneteenth on the streaming giant, chronicles the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club; a storied Black-led organization with more than a century of history in Carnival, civic leadership, and cultural resilience.
The documentary features behind-the-scenes access to the club’s leadership and members as they prepare for the highly anticipated Zulu parade on Mardi Gras Day. It also examines the social pressures and shifting identity of the club in a rapidly evolving New Orleans.
The film also reflects on the club’s role in racial history, from its early defiance of segregation-era exclusion to its ongoing community service efforts in education, health, and economic outreach.
The film is now streaming globally on Netflix.