Inside Louisiana’s Sinking Communities | Belle River | The New Yorker Documentary

As a result of climate change, one Louisiana town faces extinction. A short documentary, directed by Guillaume Fournier, Samuel Matteau, and Yannick Nolin, tells the story.

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[bryanbernart]

I have to compliment the exquisite cinematography. Bravo.

[realshaho]

It’s so beautiful to here my Louisiana French and see people with stories so close to my heart highlighted by such a major platform. 🙏🏽

[antonleimbach]

Please make more of this style of documentaries. We do live in a great nation if we know where to look. The hearts of these people are what makes us strong.

[bonhommierr]

Unrelated to the subject matter, but I was not expecting to hear French spoken, and even more surprised to be able to understand most of the Acadian French being spoken (I'm French, it sounds a lot like some dialects spoken in the countryside nearby the town where I live). Much strength and love to the people featured in this video, "fluctuat nec mergitur" ("it floats and doesn't sink", the actual official motto of Paris).

[chinookvalley]

Grew up in Luziana. Prettiest state of the Union. Where the sweet magnolias blossom at ever' body's door. In my near 70 years I saw swamps and streams drained and decimated, wildlife flee for their lives, 1, 000's of acres of forest cut, slashed and burned in order to build more houses. We screwed up good. The Garden of Eden is no more.

[LATEIR]

For those wondering.. they are speaking a mixture of Kouri-Vini (Louisiana Creole) & Cajun French. Just like some people speak a mixture of Kouri-Vini (Louisiana Creole) & Louisiana French. That’s why you hear of the term “Louisiana French Creole” sometimes.

[sentientarugula]

Fun tidbit: The feller whose political signs are on the road at 3:32, Seth Breaux, was a former Chamber of Commerce chief who has now been convicted of secretly filming minors in truck stop bathroom!

[jamaltabbs]

Despite its brevity, this is one of the best documentaries I have ever watched.

[maxssister]

Not long enough. I could watch a series. Holy moly.

[soniaguerrero]

I was completely stunned by the fact they all spoke French.

[rbrown]

I grew up in Plaquemines Parish back in the 50’sand 60’s. It’s gone. No more parish

[MomCatMeows]

Apocalyptic is the only word that comes to mind

[ometofu]

Wow. c’est incroyable! All my travels to Louisiana. Never ran into anyone actually speak like that. Bravo. C'est vachement bien! Really love this documentary

[adrienlac]

Most interesting video I've seen all week

[DeclanRyanRising]

Beautiful Piece. Drone cinematography really made this one. Six Flags was a fun addition, kind of saying even corporate America isnt coming back due to water intrusion.

[italianoDOCG]

What a beautifully shot piece. Sometimes you don’t need a lot of words to communicate despair

[stephaniewalsh]

These conditions are horrendous to a persons health and well being. Sad to see such poverty in such a wealthy nation. Unfortunately wealth is only handed t o a select few.

[clarencerichard]

I was born an raised in Pierre Part, Belle River. This was 2 years ago!!

[aurevoiralex]

I am French-Canadian and I can understand their dialect, which is simultaneously very moving and interesting to me. Canada does have a wonderful community of Acadians (Acadiens in French, or Cajuns) in the province of New Brunkwick, and their dialect is called Chiak; I understand Louisiana Cajuns better, for some reason. I certainly wish them the best, and much courage.

[jauthement]

Why is Six Flags New Orleans in a documentary about Belle River, LA? Those 2 places are 100 miles apart. Can someone tell me the song and artist playing at the beginning? It sounds like the Breaux Brothers