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2007 50 min. Color
This documentary by New York filmmaker Leslye Abbey chronicles the history and way of life of the Cajuns of Louisiana who live and work among the moss-draped cypresses of the Atchafalaya Basin. Through interviews with these individuals, as well as government officials, the film addresses the issue of the adverse impact on the culture, homes, and way of life of these Cajuns as a result of the environmental changes, both man-made and natural, to the Atchafalaya Basin.
Angels of the Basin (Louisiana Premiere)
Leslye Abbey, Director2007 50 min. Color
This documentary by New York filmmaker Leslye Abbey chronicles the history and way of life of the Cajuns of Louisiana who live and work among the moss-draped cypresses of the Atchafalaya Basin. Through interviews with these individuals, as well as government officials, the film addresses the issue of the adverse impact on the culture, homes, and way of life of these Cajuns as a result of the environmental changes, both man-made and natural, to the Atchafalaya Basin.
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Best Historical Documentary, 2007 New York International Independent film and Video Festival
