Film · Documentary, History

Vanishing Pearls: The Oystermen of Pointe à la Hache (2014)

The Oystermen of Pointe a la Hache, Louisiana. This town of nearly 300 is struggling to survive following the BP Oil Spill that left their crop dead, finances in ruin and culture facing extinction. This community has a history of being overlooked by the State, and therefore, are taking matters into their own hands, to assure their voice is heard so that they may not otherwise vanish

Director

Nailah Jefferson

Writers

Nailah Jefferson

Country

United States

Language

English

Release date

April 18, 2014