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Vanishing Pearls: The Oystermen of Pointe a la Hache

In the aftermath of the BP Oil Spill, a small Louisiana community of oystermen struggles to cope with the devastating effects on their livelihoods, traditions, and way of life.

A small Louisiana town of nearly 300 residents, Pointe a la Hache, is fighting to stay afloat after the devastating BP Oil Spill destroyed their crops, crippled their economy, and threatened their cultural heritage.

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Originally Released: United States, Apr 18, 2014

Genres:Biography, Documentary, History