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Hurricane on the Bayou

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Filmmaker Greg MacGillivray explores the threat to Louisiana's wetlands while celebrating the Cajun way of life.

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Philip Kennicott Washington Post 03/22/2007
The narrative is built one happy cliche at a time until the story of Katrina ceases to be about appalling environmental neglect, or the colossal failure of the federal government to manage a disaster. Go to Full Review
Ty Burr Boston Globe 03/16/2007
3/4
The smart, classy Hurricane on the Bayou preaches an invaluable environmental lesson for children and parents: Don't monkey with the ecosystem without expecting payback. Go to Full Review
Michael Booth Denver Post 03/16/2007
2/4
Katrina will end up changing the entire South, from Houston to Florida, for decades to come, yet Bayou still insists on its upbeat gospel ending. Go to Full Review
Erika Gonzalez Denver Rocky Mountain News 03/16/2007
Despite its split personality, Hurricane offers more good than bad, including a lively soundtrack featuring Benoit, the Neville Brothers and Fats Domino. Go to Full Review
Lewis Beale Film Journal International 03/01/2007
Hurricane on the Bayou makes its points in a compelling, and moving, manner. Go to Full Review
Arthur Salm San Diego Union-Tribune 02/16/2007
4/4
[Features] a knockout soundtrack, some very impressive gators and two irresistible forces: Hurricane Katrina and 14-year-old fiddler and eco-warrior Amanda Shaw. Go to Full Review
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02/24/2020 The documentary was paid for by an oil company and a chemical/oil refining company so it's never stated that chemical/oil refining, drilling for oil, and activities directly related to drilling for oil are the cause of the loss of the wetlands. See more 03/22/2011 Had a chance to watch this film in New Orleans on the imax, but passed on the opportunity, thinking I had seen it all and read it all as pertains to katrina, hurricanes, levees and New Orleans. But after seeing the film now 5 years later, I realize this film wasn't at all like other documentaries on the topic of katrina and the gulf coast. Hurricane on the bayou is beautiful and positive in nature, with little or no mention about the us government, and failures of the safety systems in place. Instead this film is acceptant of the calamity and put together with the intent of promoting stewardship along the gulf coast region of Louisiana. There is a strong spirit of optimism about this film which makes it even more of a joy to watch, while the beauty of New Orleans is showcased through vast panoramic views of the city; before, during and after the levees broke. Having seen plenty of documentaries about katrina I will highly recommend this film as the first to watch, and appreciate the film and film makers for steering clear of finger pointing and blame games, which other documentaries have done so much of. In the end, Hurricane On The Bayou is a true film worthy of 4 stars. See more 03/05/2011 This is somethign between documentary and educational movie. Well presented. See more 04/28/2010 really not sure why so few people know about this. i live in new orleans and while people may know about this issue it is not very talked about and few people are activists for this cause. If your interested in more info check out Mike Tidwell's book "Bayou Farewell". See more 05/10/2009 This is basically a brief educational film, and seems more appropriate for grade-school or junior-high kids. It's not much as a piece of entertainment or as a documentary. See more 12/08/2008 one of the most insulting movies i've ever seen...saving See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Filmmaker Greg MacGillivray explores the threat to Louisiana's wetlands while celebrating the Cajun way of life.
Director
Greg MacGillivray
Screenwriter
Glen Pitre
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Jun 21, 2011
Runtime
40m
Aspect Ratio
IMAX (1.43:1)
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