Against the Tide
Brief Synopsis
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In 1604, a group of French immigrants landed in Nova Scotia, beginning an epic story that culminates in the development of Louisiana's Cajun culture. Through reenactments, archival film footage and photographs, the program covers four centuries as the Acadian culture evolves into Cajun culture. Caju
Cast & Crew
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Pat Mire
Director
Zachary Richard
Narration
Barry Ancelet
Contributing Scholar
Carl Brasseaux
Contributing Scholar
Chris Miranda
Editor
C E Richard
Writer
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Action Cadienne
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
In 1604, a group of French immigrants landed in Nova Scotia, beginning an epic story that culminates in the development of Louisiana's Cajun culture. Through reenactments, archival film footage and photographs, the program covers four centuries as the Acadian culture evolves into Cajun culture. Cajun musicians Zachary Richard, Michael Doucet of BeauSoleil and the late Dewey Balfa are featured.
Director
Pat Mire
Director
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Action Cadienne
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
