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Vanishing Pearls: The Oystermen of Pointe à la Hache

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The ongoing struggle of Louisiana oysterman Byron Encalade shows how Gulf fishermen continue to feel the adverse affects of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Critics Reviews

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Ben Kenigsberg New York Times 04/17/2014
"Vanishing Pearls" is most illuminating when offering a historical perspective. Go to Full Review Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times 04/17/2014
Though dizzyingly informative and diffuse at times, it's a well-shot portrait that's at its best when it eschews the facts for the folks. Go to Full Review Ernest Hardy Village Voice 04/16/2014
A must-see documentary. Go to Full Review Shannon M. Houston Paste Magazine 04/24/2014
7.8/10
The importance of a film like Vanishing Pearls is immeasurable. Go to Full Review Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com 04/23/2014
3/4
Powerfully shines a much-needed and -deserved spotlight on a generations-old culture on the verge of extinction. Go to Full Review Louis Proyect rec.arts.movies.reviews 04/17/2014
The perfect answer to those disgusting BP commercials about how the Gulf Coast "is back" and the equally disgusting full-page NYT ads screaming about how BP is being extorted by lawyers. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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06/27/2015 4 Star Eye opening Documentary about the BP Gulf Oil Spill and the deadly affects it played in destroying Louisiana's Fishing industry. If you care about the environment and Love the state of Louisiana, then you have to see this film. See more 04/17/2014 I love what the AFRICAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL MOVEMENT IS DOING ! Great choice for a 7th Release! See more Read all reviews
Vanishing Pearls: The Oystermen of Pointe à la Hache

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Cast & Crew

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Nailah Jefferson

Director

Nailah Jefferson

Producer

William Keys

Producer

Dean Blanchard

Executive Producer
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Movie Info

Synopsis The ongoing struggle of Louisiana oysterman Byron Encalade shows how Gulf fishermen continue to feel the adverse affects of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Director
Nailah Jefferson
Producer
Nailah Jefferson, William Keys
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 5, 2016
Runtime
1h 20m