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Louisiana story, Lopert Films, Inc. ; story by Frances and Robert Flaherty ; produced and directed by Robert Flaherty

Label
Louisiana story, Lopert Films, Inc. ; story by Frances and Robert Flaherty ; produced and directed by Robert Flaherty
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
MPAA rating: Not rated
Main title
Louisiana story
Oclc number
52440466
Responsibility statement
Lopert Films, Inc. ; story by Frances and Robert Flaherty ; produced and directed by Robert Flaherty
Runtime
79
Summary
Through the eyes of a young Cajun boy living on the Bayou, tells the story of disruption and change when an oil rig brings industry into his pristine world
Table Of Contents
Special features: Letters home: a reading of cinematographer Richard Leacock's Letters with images from the production; Flaherty and film: a filmed discussion between Frances Flaherty and Robert Gardner about the making of Louisiana story; Hidden and seeking: a documentary excerpt in which Frances Flaherty reflects on her life and work with Robert Flaherty; The land: an excerpt from a 1940 film directed by Robert Flaherty for the United States Department of Agriculture; Study film: commentary by Richard Leacock and Frances Flaherty over the famed opening sequence
Technique
live action
resource.variantTitle
Robert J. Flaherty's Louisiana story
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