An excerpt of a report on the francophone Cajun communities of S. Louisiana.
From then series " Gumboh-la-la!", an excerpt of a contemporary portrait of francophone Louisianians. Each half-hour show is in Cajun or Creole French , often with English subtitles. The series may be ordered from: www.louisianealacarte.com
Retour en Louisiane follows two your girls from New Orleans at Mardi Gras as they reflect upon the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, as they rebuild their lives and celebrate life in Louisiana. Classroom modules are available providing complete lesson plans.
A French TV crew follows 8 French and francophone Louisianians as they return to New Orleans after Katrina and try to rebuild their lives. In French and English.
As part of the excellent series on French Louisiana, Gumb Oh La La, this is a profile of Amanda LaFleur. The entire series may be purchased from www.louisianealacarte.com Used with permission.
Lettres de Louisiane, two 26 min shows on life for children in Louisiana, is designed to be used in 1st-3rd year French Classes. This episode, "Mon Nom est Hebert", covers two 10 yr old boys as they discover the heritage of their family name.
Le Theatre Cadien, a Cajun French theatre troupe formed in the 1980s, did a series of productions with LPB of their most popular plays. La Table des Veuves, is an original comedy of 3 widows vying for the attention of a handsome widower. In Cajun French. Provided with permission from LPB.
For a limited time, we're responding to requests for a diaporama of the life of Richard Guidry. These are fixed photos, with and without sound accompaniement. Thanks to Amanda LaFleur and Richard's family and many friends for providing the photos.
In honor of our dear friend Richard GUIDRY, one of the pillars of the Louisiana francophone movement, we include this home video, shot in the early 1980's , of Richard delivering his well known soliloquy of the offshore oil worker who lobaors 14 days on and 14 days off.
Produced by Louisiane à la Carte and Télé-Vision, Gumb-Oh! Là! Là! is the first ever Louisiana French documentary series. Gumb-Oh! Là! Là! (13 programs X 27 minutes) celebrates French Louisiana in the 21st century. Gumb-Oh! Là! Là! is an authentic local document attesting to the continuing vitality of Louisiana’s French-speaking ethnic groups. Each episode of the series is a personal portrait of the Cajuns, Creoles and Native Americans who make up this rich gumbo culture. There are two versions of the series: subtitles in standard French and subtitles in English. For Information: 337-233-5616 [Louisiana USA] or 800-752-6396 [Toll Free]
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